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 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (249 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape.
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 (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 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 | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
