2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Saturn Vue

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Vue weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. 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, 2009 Saturn Vue (337 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C2 2009 Saturn Vue
Make Citroen Saturn
Model C2 Vue
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 257 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 337 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 72 L


 

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