2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura.
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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Aura | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Aura | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
