2008 Saturn Vue vs. 2008 Saturn Astra
To start off, both 2008 Saturn Vue and 2008 Saturn Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (169 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Astra. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Saturn Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Vue (219 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Astra. (171 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Astra. 2008 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2008 Saturn Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Saturn Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Saturn Vue | 2008 Saturn Astra | |
Make | Saturn | Saturn |
Model | Vue | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 46 L |