2009 Saturn Vue vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Saturn Vue and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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 Volkswagen Caravelle (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Vue | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
Model | Vue | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |