2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Vue.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Vue. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Dodge | Saturn |
| Model | Durango | Vue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
