Kia Sportage vs Saturn Vue
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Saturn Vue
Overview
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Saturn VueXE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | XE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Saturn VueXE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,990 | $23,280 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Saturn VueXE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14.3 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Saturn VueXE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 hp (best) | 169 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft (best) | 161 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Saturn VueXE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 74.1 cu ft (best) | 56.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,136 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lbs (best) | 3,689 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 7.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in (best) | 106.6 in |
| Length | 184.4 in (best) | 180.1 in |
| Width | 73.4 in (best) | 72.8 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 67 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Saturn 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.
| Trim | Kia Sportage | Saturn Vue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $28,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XE $23,280 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX $30,790 MSRP | XE $25,955 MSRP |
| 3 | LX $30,590 MSRP | XR $25,395 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $30,790 MSRP | XR $26,435 MSRP |
| 5 | EX $32,590 MSRP | XR $28,435 MSRP |
| 6 | S $31,290 MSRP | Base $28,160 MSRP |
| 7 | S $32,890 MSRP | Red Line $28,935 MSRP |
| 8 | EX $32,290 MSRP | Red Line $30,935 MSRP |
| 9 | EX $33,890 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SX $34,590 MSRP | — |
| 11 | X-Line $34,790 MSRP | — |
| 12 | X-Line $35,790 MSRP | — |
| 13 | X-Line $40,590 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SX-Prestige $36,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | SX-Prestige $38,390 MSRP | — |
| 16 | SX-Prestige $40,690 MSRP | — |
| 17 | X-Pro Prestige $39,890 MSRP | — |
| 18 | X-Line Prestige $47,390 MSRP | — |
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.
- 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).