Toyota RAV4 vs. Saturn VUE Hybrid Review

Cost
The Toyota RAV4 will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Saturn VUE Hybrid will. The Toyota RAV4 pales in comparison to the Saturn when it comes to gas mileage. The Saturn is significantly more expensive than the RAV4 in terms of MSRP. The Saturn VUE Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota RAV4. The Toyota RAV4 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Saturn VUE Hybrid.

Utility
The Toyota RAV4 will definitely prove more convenient than the Saturn VUE Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Toyota RAV4's forte than it is the Saturn VUE Hybrid's.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota RAV4 than with the Saturn VUE Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more head room than the VUE Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the VUE Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the RAV4 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Saturn VUE Hybrid down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota RAV4 is most certainly sprier than the Saturn VUE Hybrid, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The VUE Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota RAV4. The VUE Hybrid has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the Toyota RAV4.

Overview
The Toyota RAV4 and the VUE Hybrid have the same basic warranty.