Suzuki SX4 vs. Saturn VUE Review

Utility
The Saturn VUE's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more big objects than the Suzuki. The Saturn VUE and the Suzuki SX4 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
The Suzuki SX4 is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The Saturn VUE is substantially more ponderous than the Suzuki SX4. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Saturn VUE than the Suzuki SX4 because of its larger tank. The Saturn VUE rides lower than the Suzuki SX4, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Suzuki and the Saturn VUE compete for the same parking spaces. The Suzuki SX4's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Saturn VUE is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki SX4 than with the Saturn VUE.

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 Suzuki SX4 to the dealership as the Saturn VUE. Regarding fuel economy, the Suzuki SX4 has the Saturn VUE beat. The Saturn VUE is significantly costlier than the Suzuki as far as MSRP.

Handling
The VUE has markedly wider tires than the Suzuki. Keep in mind that wider tires may improve handling, while narrower tires could improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning radius, the Suzuki is definitely more maneuverable than the VUE, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Saturn has a more sizeable engine than the Suzuki SX4. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Saturn VUE will have picked up and gone by the time the Suzuki finally gets moving. The Suzuki SX4 could learn a lesson or two from the Saturn as far as torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the VUE offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki SX4, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Saturn VUE provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki SX4 does.

Overview
The Suzuki and the Saturn VUE have the same basic after-sale protection. Regarding after-sale protection against corrosion, the Saturn VUE has tremendously better coverage than the Suzuki.