Compare 2003 Saturn VUE - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,785 | $26,900 | $23,880 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,444 | $24,203 | $21,251 |
| Destination | $575 | $460 | $510 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Hands Free | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 8 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 70-30 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/vinyl | Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | Saturn New Car Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/65SR16.0 BSW Touring AS | P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Four-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Arm | Multi-link | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto |
| Axle Ratio | 5.08 | 4.43 | 3.12 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.3 " | 188.0 " | 184.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.6 " | 77.3 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 66.4 " | 70.6 " | 65.7 " |
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 143 @ 5,400 Rpm | 240 @ 5,400 Rpm | 155 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 152 @ 4,000 Rpm | 242 @ 4,500 Rpm | 163 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 7.5 Seconds | 10.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 15.6 Seconds | 17.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 81 Mph | 79 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 56 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.72 " | 3.50/3.66 " | 3.48/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,340 Lbs. | 4,416 Lbs. | 3,485 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,718 Lbs. | 5,952 Lbs. | 4,985 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 4,500 Lbs. | 3,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 " | 106.3 " | 106.9 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 66.3 " | 62.2 " |
| Rear Track | 61.0 " | 66.5 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 19.0 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 " | 8.0 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .36 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.4 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.8 " | 37.4 " | 36.4 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.2 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 41.9 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.3 " | 40.9 " | 39.8 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 38.9 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 51.6 " | 57.5 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.7 " | 56.6 " | 54.9 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 49.0 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 " | 61.6 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 61.4 " | 57.0 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 58.8 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 30.8 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 38.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 63.8 Cu.ft. | 90.3 Cu.ft. | 81.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 153 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.5 Gal. | 19.2 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | marginal | N/A |
