2011 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 169 kg more than 2010 Saturn Vue.
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 (337 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Escape | Vue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
