2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (253 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 2008 Saturn Aura (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Aura | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Aura | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
