2009 Saturn Vue vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
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 (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Vue | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Saturn | Ford |
| Model | Vue | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
