2008 Saturn Vue Red Line FWD
The 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line FWD is a 257-hp V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,300 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 257 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 2100 rpm, spinning to a 6,950 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Vue measures 180.1 inches long on a 106.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,076 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,300 ($41,210 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,925 ($42,153 *) |
| Destination Charge | $625 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | GM High Feature LY7 3.6L DOHC 24-valve V6, dual VVT, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 257 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm |
| Redline | 6,950 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve with continuously variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 94.0 x 85.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Returnless sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (Hydra-Matic 6T70) with Driver Shift Control |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.87 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.84 |
| 4th Gear | 1.41 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.74 |
| Reverse | 2.88 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut-type with tuned coil springs; direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent trailing arm with three lateral locating links, tuned coil springs, indirect-acting stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 296 x 29 mm; dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 303 x 20 mm; single-piston caliper |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.0 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.0 in alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 67 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in |
| Front Track | 61.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 18.2° |
| Departure Angle | 22.7° |
| Cargo Volume | 26.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,076 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars