Skip to main content

Saturn SL vs. Saturn Vue

Add new car
$10,570
SL Manual SL1 Manual SL1 Auto SL2 Manual SL2 Auto
$0
FWD 4dr I4 XE w/1SB FWD 4dr V6 XR w/1SB FWD 4dr I4 XR w/1SL FWD 4dr I4 XR w/1SB AWD 4dr V6 XR w/1SL FWD 4dr V6 XR w/1SL AWD 4dr V6 XR w/1SB
Add new car
 

Highlights

Highlights comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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

Engine comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
29 City / 40 Hwy
16 City / 23 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.18 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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

Suspension comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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

Steering comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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

Measurements comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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

Safety comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 Saturn Vue
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 Saturn Vue
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2002 Saturn SL2010 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.

Similar cars for sale

Compare the Saturn SL

Compare the Saturn Vue

Add car to comparison