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Kia Sportage vs Saturn Vue

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Kia Sportage

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2009 Saturn Vue

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Overview

SpecKia SportageLXSaturn VueXE
Selected trimLXXE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typehybridgas
Model year20272009

Pricing & market

SpecKia SportageLXSaturn VueXE
MSRP$30,590$23,280 (best)
Lowest listing price$12,275 (best)—
Median listing price$33,261 (best)—
Highest listing price$43,325 (best)—
For sale now899 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia SportageLXSaturn VueXE
Combined MPG41 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG40 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG42 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank13.7 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecKia SportageLXSaturn VueXE
Horsepower232 hp (best)169 hp
Torque271 lb-ft (best)161 lb-ft
Engine size1.6 L2.4 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia SportageLXSaturn VueXE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume73.7 cu ft (best)56.4 cu ft
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload—1,136 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,598 lbs (best)3,689 lbs
Ground clearance7.1 in7.8 in (best)
Wheelbase108.5 in (best)106.6 in
Length184.4 in (best)180.1 in
Width73.4 in (best)72.8 in
Height65.4 in67 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecKia SportageLXSaturn VueXE
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimKia SportageSaturn Vue
1

LX

$30,590 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XE

$23,280 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

S

$31,290 MSRP

XE

$25,955 MSRP

3

S

$32,890 MSRP

XR

$25,395 MSRP

4

EX

$32,290 MSRP

XR

$26,435 MSRP

5

EX

$33,890 MSRP

XR

$28,435 MSRP

6

X-Line

$35,790 MSRP

Base

$28,160 MSRP

7

X-Line

$40,590 MSRP

Red Line

$28,935 MSRP

8

SX-Prestige

$40,690 MSRP

Red Line

$30,935 MSRP

9

X-Line Prestige

$47,390 MSRP

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Live inventory

Kia Sportage vs Saturn Vue FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Kia Sportage vs 2009 Saturn Vue on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Saturn Vue starts lower at $23,280. Live Kia Sportage listings start at $12,275.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2009 Saturn Vue leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,280).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (41).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (33).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on horsepower in this comparison (268).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2009 Saturn Vue leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).