2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Base
The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Base is a 172-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,160 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 172 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 167 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,650 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Vue Hybrid measures 180.1 inches long on a 106.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,160 ($42,667 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $28,855 ($43,720 *) |
| Destination Charge | $695 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | GM Ecotec LAT 2.4L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 BAS mild hybrid; belt-alternator-starter motor/generator; 36-volt NiMH pack |
| Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 167 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm (engine) rpm |
| Redline | 6,650 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve with dual continuously variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 98.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection hybrid (BAS) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (Hydra-Matic 4T45-E) with BAS hybrid controls |
| 1st Gear | 2.95 (51 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.62 (93 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1 (151 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.68 (221 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.14 |
| Final Drive | 3.63 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 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 | 17 x 7.0 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0 in alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R17 |
| 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 |
| 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
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline