2003 Saturn Vue V6 FWD
The 2003 Saturn Vue V6 FWD is a 181-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,260 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 181 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Vue measures 181.3 inches long on a 106.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,260 ($37,552 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,835 ($38,567 *) |
| Destination Charge | $575 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | GM L81 3.0L 54-degree DOHC 24-valve V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, hydraulic bucket tappets |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 85.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (Aisin AF33, RPO M09/M45) |
| 1st Gear | 4.685 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.94 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.92 |
| 4th Gear | 1.3 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 3.18 |
| Final Drive | 2.6 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut-type with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent trailing arm with three lateral locating links, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 39.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.7 x 1.0 in (296 x 26 mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 9.8 x 1.7 in (250 x 45 mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in steel |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in steel |
| Tires Front | P235/65SR-16 |
| Tires Rear | P235/65SR-16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Approach Angle | 23° |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Cargo Volume | 30.8 ft³ |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars