2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 vs. 2009 Saturn Aura XR
To start off, both 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 and 2009 Saturn Aura XR were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Aura XR. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Aura XR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Aura XR weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6.
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 Aura XR V6 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura XR. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura XR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Aura XR V6 | 2009 Saturn Aura XR | |
| Make | Saturn | Saturn |
| Model | Aura | Aura |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
