Car comparison

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6vsCadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Saturn Aura XR

3.6 V6

252 hp3564 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Cadillac BLS

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaturnAura XR3.6 V6CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
252hp188kW
255hp190kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
537km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,851mm191in
4,680mm184in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,752mm69in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,852mm112in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,533mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
58L
CO2 emissions-
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
CadillacBLS2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaturnAura XR3.6 V6CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 has 3 hp more than Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66.2 s
CadillacBLS2.8 T V67.5 s

Although Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 has more power, Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaturnAura XR3.6 V6CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
-
537 km
334 mi
CO2 score
-
259 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac BLS 2.8 T V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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