2009 Saturn Vue vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Vue | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Vue | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
