How does the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line measure up against other hybrid SUVs?
During the press event Saturn representatives discussed a third-party test of four hybrid SUVs: Saturn Vue Green Line, Ford Escape Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, and Toyota Highlander Hybrid. As expected, the Green Line beat them all in terms of price (about $3,000 less than the Escape and $22,000 less than the Lexus). The Green Line also did well in terms of real-world fuel economy, measuring 29.7 mpg in combined driving versus 31.6 for the Ford, 30.5 for the Toyota, and 28.9 for the Lexus. That information is useful for a general comparison, though we should note that our own tests of the Ford Escape and Toyota Highlander resulted in significantly lower numbers.
