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Engine Specs
Transmission
Chassis Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Capacities

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis	Ecotec 2.2L I-4 (L61)	3.5L V-6 (L66)
Type	2.2L inline 4-cylinder	3.5L 60 degree V-6
Displacement (cu in / cc)	134 / 2189	212 / 3471
Bore & stroke (in / mm)	3.39 x 3.72 / 86 x 94.6	3.5 x 3.66 / 89 x 93
Block material	cast aluminum	aluminum alloy
Cylinder head material	aluminum	aluminum
Valvetrain	dual overhead camshafts, roller-type finger followers, 4 valves per cylinder	single overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Ignition system	distributorless design with 7 reference pulses per revolution, coil-on-plug module and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs	distributorless design with 7 reference pulses per revolution, coil-on-plug module and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery	sequential injection with returnless fuel supply	ETC (electronic throttle control), sequential injection with returnless fuel supply
Compression ratio	10:1	10:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)	143 / 107 @ 5400 rpm	250 / 186 @ 5800 rpm
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)	152 / 206 @ 4000 rpm	242 / 327 @ 4500 rpm
Recommended fuel	87 octane unleaded	87 octane unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm)	6500	6300
Emissions controls	positive crankcase ventilation, catalytic converter, evaporative system	positive crankcase ventilation, catalytic converter, evaporative system
MPG (city / hwy / combined)	FWD manual: 23 / 28 / 25	FWD: 20 / 28 / 24
MPG (city / hwy / combined)	FWD 4-spd auto: 22 / 26 / 24	AWD: 19 / 25 / 22
MPIG (city / hwy / combined)	FWD manual: 27 / 38 / 31	FWD: 24 / 36 / 28
	FWD 4-spd auto: 25 / 35 / 30	FWD: 24 / 36 / 28
	Continuously variable: FWD: 26 / 36 / 30	AWD: 22 / 33 / 26
	Continuously variable: AWD: 26 / 35 / 29	AWD: 22 / 33 / 26
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)	FWD manual: 10.4 / 7.4 / 9.0	FWD: 11.9 / 7.8 / 10.1
	FWD 4-spd auto: 10.8 / 8.1 / 9.5	FWD: 11.9 / 7.8 / 10.1
	Continuously variable: FWD: 10.9 / 7.8 / 9.5	AWD: 12.6 / 8.5 / 10.8
	Continuously variable: AWD: 11.0 / 8.1 / 9.7	AWD: 12.6 / 8.5 / 10.8

Transmission	MG3 GETRAG F23	MJ7 (FWD) / MJ8 (AWD)	Hydra-Matic 4T45-E
Type	5-spd manual transaxle	5-spd auto with grade logic control	4-spd auto transaxle
Application	std on 4-cyl FWD	std with V-6 engine	opt on 4-cyl FWD
Gear Ratios (:1)
1st	3.58	2.693	2.95
2nd	2.02	1.565	1.62
3rd	1.35	1.023	1.00
4th	0.98	0.729	0.68
5th	0.81	0.530	-
Reverse	3.31	1.888	2.14
Final drive ratio	4.41	4.058	TBD

Chassis / Suspension	2005 Saturn Vue
Front	independent, strut-type with coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear	independent, trailing arm with three lateral locating links, anti-roll bar and coil springs
Steering type	electric-power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio	17.8:1 on-center
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock	3.46
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft / m)	39.4 / 12

Brakes		2005 Saturn Vue
Type		front / rear vented disc/drum with power assist and opt ABS (std ABS with 3.5L V-6)
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)	Front	11.7 x 1.0 / 296 x 26
	Rear	9.8 x 1.7 / 250 x 45

Wheels and Tires		2005 Saturn Vue
Wheel size and type	std on 4-cylinder models	6.5 x 16 steel with full plastic cover
	opt on 4-cylinder models	6.5 x 16 machined aluminum alloy
	std on FWD V-6	6.5 x 16 machined cast aluminum
	std on AWD V-6, opt on FWD V-6	7.0 x 17 machined cast aluminum
	std on Red Line package	7.5 x 18 painted cast aluminum
Tires	std on FWD I-4 and FWD V-6	P215/70SR16 Bridgestone Dueler all-season touring blackwall radial; opt white outlined letter
	opt on FWD I-4	P235/65SR16 Bridgestone Dueler all-season touring blackwall radial; opt white outlined letter
	std on AWD V-6, opt on FWD V-6	P235/60SR17 Bridgestone Dueler all-season touring blackwall radial; opt white outlined letter
	std on Red Line	P245/50SR18 Bridgestone Turanza all-season touring blackwall radial
	Spare	4 x 16 steel wheel with Bridgestone Radial Spacesaver T155/90D16 tire

Exterior Dimensions		2005 Saturn Vue
Wheelbase (in / mm)		106.6 / 2707
Overall length (in / mm)		181.3 / 4605
Overall width (in / mm)		71.5 / 1817
Overall height (in / mm)		66.5 / 1689
Track (in / mm)	Front	61 / 1550
	Rear	61 / 1550
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm)		8.0 / 203
Step-in height (in / mm)		17 / 432
Approach angle		23°
Departure angle		27°
Curb weight (lb / kg)	4-cylinder manual FWD	3207 / 1455
	V-6 automatic FWD	3478 / 1577
	V-6 automatic AWD	3630 / 1647
Weight distribution (% front / rear)		57 / 43

Interior Dimensions		2005 Saturn Vue
Seating Capacity (front / rear)		2 / 3
Head room (in / mm)	Front	40.4 / 1026.7
Head room (in / mm)	Rear	40.3 / 1023.6
Leg room (in / mm)	Front	41.2 / 1047.6
Leg room (in / mm)	Rear	36.8 / 934.3
Shoulder room (in / mm)	Front	55.4 / 1408.3
Shoulder room (in / mm)	Rear	55.3 / 1404.8
Hip room (in / mm)	Front	51.6 / 1311.2
Hip room (in / mm)	Rear	52.7 / 1337.4

Capacities		2005 Saturn Vue
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L)		100 / 2826
Cargo volume (cu ft / L)		30.8 / 872
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg)	4-cylinder engine with trailer brakes	1500 / 680.4
	V-6 with trailer brakes	3500 / 1587.6
Maximum tongue weight (lb / kg)		350 / 113.5
Fuel tank (gal / L)		16.3 / 62.5
Engine oil (qt / L)	4-cylinder engine	5.5 / 5.2
	V-6	5.0 / 4.7
Cooling system (qt / L)	4-cylinder engine	7.4 / 7.0
	V-6	9.7 / 9.2

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