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Specifications
2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4dr I4 XE
Brake Type:
Pwr
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or No):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or No):
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.7 x 1.14
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
56.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
29.2
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
9.0
Engine Order Code:
LE5
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.4L/145
Fuel System:
MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
169 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
161 @ 5100
Wheelbase (in):
106.6
Length, Overall (in):
180.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
72.8
Height, Overall (in):
67.0
Track Width, Front (in):
61.4
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
19
Passenger Capacity:
1
Passenger Capacity:
5
Front Head Room (in):
40.2
Front Leg Room (in):
40.7
Front Shoulder Room (in):
56.0
Front Hip Room (in):
52.6
Second Head Room (in):
39.3
Second Leg Room (in):
36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
55.9
Second Hip Room (in):
52.9
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
19 (2008)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
26 (2008)
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
18.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.46
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
40.0
Vehicle Name:
VUE
Body Style:
4 Door SUV
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
3-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Order Code:
QKG
Rear Tire Order Code:
QKG
Front Tire Size:
P235/65R16
Rear Tire Size:
P235/65R16
Spare Tire Size:
T155/90D16
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
MX0
Trans Type:
6
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.41
EPA Classification:
Sport Utility Vehicle
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3825
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Interior Features
2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4dr I4 XE
Seats, Deluxe front bucket with seat-back net and active headrests
Console, floor, Custom
Steering wheel, 3-spoke
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls
Instrumentation, analog standard
Driver Information Center, includes outside temperature display
Tire Pressure Monitor System, air pressure sensors in each tire, individual tire pressure display in Driver Information Center
Windows, power
Door locks, power programmable
Remote Keyless Entry
Cruise control
Air conditioning, single-zone manual climate control
Defogger, rear-window
Glovebox, non-locking
Console, overhead
Mirror, inside rearview manual tilt
Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors
Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard, includes rear coat hooks
Cargo convenience net, rear
Pedal Release System
Exterior Features
2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4dr I4 XE
Wheels, 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) alloy
Tires, P235/65R16 all-season, blackwall
Tire, compact spare with jack and tool kit
Automatic exterior lamp control
Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger)
Wipers, front intermittent with washer
Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
Door handles, body-color
Mechanical Features
2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4dr I4 XE
Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L 4-cylinder, MFI (169 hp [126.0 kW] @ 6200 rpm, 161 lb-ft of torque [217.4 N-m] @ 5100 rpm)
Transmission, 4-speed automatic (Requires (LE5) ECOTEC 2.4L 4-cylinder, MFI engine)
Axle, 3.91 ratio
Battery rundown protection
Front-wheel drive
Suspension, Soft Ride
Exhaust, single-outlet stainless-steel
Safety Features
2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4dr I4 XE
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.)
Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and right-front passenger and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Automatic Occupant Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger (Not available with (ATY) rear seat delete.)
Safety Ratings
2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4dr I4 XE