2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saturn Aura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Aura would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Saturn Aura (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Saturn Aura | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Aura | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |