Saturn SL vs. Saturn Vue
Highlights
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$10,570
|
$0
|
| Engine Type |
Gas L4
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
29 City / 40 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
100 hp
|
257 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas L4
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
100 @ 5000
|
257 @ 6500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
114 @ 2400
|
248 @ 2100
|
| Displacement |
1.9L/116
|
3.6L/-TBD-
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
29 City / 40 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.18 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70R14
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
14 x 5 in
|
17 x 7.0 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/65SR14
|
P235/60R17
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
14 x 4 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
14 x 5 in
|
17 x 7.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Alloy
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/65SR14
|
P235/60R17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Alloy
|
Suspension
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Soft Ride
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Indep. Tri-Link
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
56 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
178 in
|
180 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
57 in
|
61 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
56 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
66 in
|
73 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
107 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
49 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
29 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
67 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,331 lbs
|
4,036 lbs
|
Safety
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2002 Saturn SL | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
9.9 x 0.7 in
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2002 Saturn SL or the 2010 Saturn Vue?
The 2010 Saturn Vue is more reliable than the 2002 Saturn SL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2010 Vue versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2002 SL.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2002 Saturn SL or the 2010 Saturn Vue?
The 2010 Saturn Vue is more fuel efficient than the 2002 Saturn SL with 19 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2002 Saturn SL or the 2010 Saturn Vue?
The 2010 Saturn Vue is cheaper than the 2002 Saturn SL with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $10,570 starting MSRP.
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