2009 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Saturn Vue

To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 703 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2010 Saturn Vue
Make Audi Saturn
Model A4 Vue
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 3490 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 75.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1032 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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