2010 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2010 BMW X3 and 2010 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Saturn Vue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue. 2010 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X3 | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | X3 | Vue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4569 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
