Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn Aura Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Saturn Aura Hybrid to the dealership as the Toyota Avalon. When it comes to gas mileage, the Saturn Aura Hybrid has the Toyota beat. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Saturn Aura Hybrid is the winner with respect to gas mileage. When it comes to MSRP, the Aura Hybrid costs considerably less than the Toyota Avalon. The Saturn Aura Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Avalon.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Avalon nor the Aura Hybrid has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
The Toyota Avalon's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Saturn Aura Hybrid.

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Avalon than the Saturn Aura Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Saturn Aura Hybrid and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Avalon packs quite a wallop and will knock the Saturn Aura Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Drivetrain
The Toyota Avalon's engine is significantly larger than the Saturn Aura Hybrid's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Toyota Avalon packs quite a punch compared to the Saturn Aura Hybrid as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Overview
The Saturn and the Toyota Avalon have the same basic warranty.