Honda CR-V vs. Saturn VUE Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Honda CR-V to the dealership as the Saturn VUE. The Honda CR-V will save you money at the pump compared to the VUE. The Honda isn't much less costly than the Saturn VUE in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Honda CR-V and the Saturn VUE can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Saturn VUE outpulls the Honda CR-V by a massive margin.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Honda CR-V than with the Saturn VUE, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the CR-V offers a bit more head room than the VUE, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The CR-V is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Saturn VUE.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Saturn than the Honda CR-V because of its bigger tank. The Honda and the Saturn VUE compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Saturn VUE packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Honda CR-V and the Saturn VUE definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Honda CR-V and the Saturn have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Saturn.

Warranty
The Saturn VUE and the Honda CR-V have the same basic after-sale protection.