Toyota Highlander vs. Saturn VUE Hybrid Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Toyota Highlander packs quite a punch and will knock the Saturn VUE Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Highlander and the Saturn likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The VUE Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota Highlander. The VUE Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota Highlander in terms of torque.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Toyota Highlander over the Saturn VUE Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander outpulls the VUE Hybrid by a large margin.

Convenience
The Toyota Highlander'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 Toyota Highlander offers a bit more head room than the Saturn, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Highlander make it more spacious for your passengers than the Saturn VUE Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is significantly more bulky than the Saturn VUE Hybrid. The VUE Hybrid's tank is almost the same size as the Toyota's, though the Highlander's is a little bigger. The Saturn VUE Hybrid and the Highlander 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 Saturn VUE Hybrid to the dealership as the Toyota. The Toyota Highlander pales in comparison to the Saturn when it comes to gas mileage. In terms of gas mileage, the Saturn VUE Hybrid beats the Highlander. The Highlander isn't much more expensive than the VUE Hybrid with respect to MSRP. The Toyota Highlander will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the VUE Hybrid. The Saturn VUE Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota.

Warranty
The Saturn VUE Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander have the same basic after-sale protection.