2009 Saturn Vue vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Saturn Vue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Vue | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Saturn | Nissan |
Model | Vue | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |