2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid

2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid Price: $26,325

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

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the typical sedan is quite certainly sprier than the Saturn Aura Hybrid, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Saturn Aura Hybrid's engine is considerably smaller than the average sedan's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The average sedan packs quite a punch compared to the Saturn Aura Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Saturn Aura Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the average sedan when it comes to pickup.

Utility
Neither the Saturn Aura Hybrid nor the typical sedan has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the average sedan for a fill-up more often than the Aura Hybrid because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Saturn Aura Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the average sedan, there really isn't much of a difference. The Saturn Aura Hybrid is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the typical sedan.

Dimensions
The Saturn Aura Hybrid's tank is about the same size as the typical sedan's, though the typical sedan's is a bit larger. The average sedan and the Aura Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Aura Hybrid to the dealership as the typical sedan. The Saturn Aura Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the average sedan. The typical sedan pales in comparison to the Aura Hybrid with respect to fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Saturn Aura Hybrid costs considerably less than the typical sedan. The average sedan will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Aura Hybrid. The Saturn Aura Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the average sedan.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Saturn Aura Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the typical sedan's.