2009 Saturn Vue vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 297 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 Quest. 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 Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest 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 Quest | |
| Make | Saturn | Nissan |
| Model | Vue | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
