Pontiac Torrent vs. Saturn VUE Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Pontiac Torrent to the dealership as the VUE Hybrid. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Saturn VUE Hybrid is the winner as far as fuel economy. The Torrent pales in comparison to the Saturn VUE Hybrid with respect to fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the Torrent costs roughly as much as the Saturn VUE Hybrid (though the Saturn VUE Hybrid is somewhat cheaper). The VUE Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Torrent.

Utility
Neither the Pontiac nor the VUE Hybrid has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is substantially more the Pontiac Torrent's forte than it is the Saturn VUE Hybrid's.

Convenience
The Pontiac Torrent's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Saturn VUE Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Torrent offers a bit more head room than the Saturn VUE Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Pontiac Torrent offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Saturn VUE Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The VUE Hybrid's tank is almost the same size as the Pontiac Torrent's, though the Pontiac Torrent's is slightly bigger. The Saturn VUE Hybrid and the Pontiac Torrent compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Torrent packs quite a wallop and will knock the Saturn down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the VUE Hybrid and the Pontiac Torrent most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Saturn VUE Hybrid's engine is substantially smaller than the Pontiac Torrent's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Pontiac Torrent packs quite a wallop compared to the VUE Hybrid in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Saturn VUE Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Pontiac Torrent regarding pickup.

Warranty
The Saturn VUE Hybrid and the Pontiac have the same basic warranty.