2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 4 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, 2008 Saturn Aura (253 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Verano weights approximately 212 kg more 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Aura | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Saturn | Buick |
| Model | Aura | Verano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
