Toyota RAV4 vs. Saturn VUE 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 VUE to the dealership as the Toyota RAV4. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota RAV4 is a little better than the VUE, but not by much. The Saturn VUE doesn't pale in comparison to the Toyota RAV4 when it comes to fuel economy. The RAV4 isn't much less costly than the Saturn VUE as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Toyota RAV4 will most certainly prove friendlier than the Saturn for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Saturn VUE's forte than it is the Toyota RAV4's.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Toyota RAV4 for a fill-up almost as often as the Saturn VUE.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more head room than the Saturn VUE, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Saturn VUE.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the VUE than the Toyota RAV4 because of its bigger tank. The Saturn and the Toyota RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota RAV4 is quite certainly sprier 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 VUE's engine is a tad smaller than the Toyota RAV4's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota RAV4 isn't much more powerful than the Saturn.

Warranty
The Toyota RAV4 and the VUE have the same basic warranty.