2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid vs. 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR

To start off, both 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid and 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid.

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, 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR (337 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid 2010 Saturn Vue V6 XR
Make Saturn Saturn
Model Vue Vue
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 257 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 227 Nm 337 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 72 L


 

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