2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Vue. (250 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Suburban | Vue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
