Saturn VUE Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Saturn VUE transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 4 AT, 6 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6143 rpm
    • Average torque: 277 Nm

Gearbox types in 2008 Saturn VUE through generations

  • 2.4i 2WD —4 AT (220 Nm)
  • 2.4i AWD —6 AT (220 Nm)
  • 2.4i Hybrid —4 AT (220 Nm)
  • 3.5i 2WD —4 AT (298 Nm)
  • 3.5i AWD —6 AT (298 Nm)
  • 3.6i 2WD —4 AT (340 Nm)
  • 3.6i —6 AT (340 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4i 2WD 4 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.4i AWD 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.4i Hybrid 4 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 3.5i 2WD 4 AT—5900 rpm.
  • 3.5i AWD 6 AT—5900 rpm.
  • 3.6i 2WD 4 AT—6300 rpm.
  • 3.6i 6 AT—6300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4i 2WD Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.4i AWD Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.4i Hybrid Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.5i 2WD Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5900 rpm. 91%
    3.5i AWD Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5900 rpm. 91%
    3.6i 2WD Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 69%
    3.6i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.4i 2WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4i AWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4i Hybrid
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.5i 2WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.5i AWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.6i 2WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.6i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Saturn VUE transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5760 rpm
      • Average torque: 266 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1608 kg / 3546 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2328 kg / 5133 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Saturn VUE through generations

  • 2.2 i 16V AWD —5 MT (206 Nm)
  • 2.2i 16V FWD —5 AT (206 Nm)
  • 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line AWD —5 AT (327 Nm)
  • 3.0 i V6 24V AWD —5 AT (264 Nm)
  • 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line FWD —5 AT (327 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 i 16V AWD 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2i 16V FWD 5 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line AWD 5 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 i V6 24V AWD 5 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 i 16V AWD 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.2i 16V FWD 5 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line AWD 5 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 3.0 i V6 24V AWD 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line FWD 5 AT—5800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 i 16V AWD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 96%
    2.2i 16V FWD Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    3.5 i V6 24V Red Line AWD Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 96%
    3.0 i V6 24V AWD Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 91%
    3.5 i V6 24V Red Line FWD Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V AWD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2i 16V FWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line AWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 i V6 24V AWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.5 i V6 24V Red Line FWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%