On a base price comparison, the hybrid-electric powered Vue Green Line costs $4,895 more than the non-hybrid Vue. Both the conventional and the hybrid Vue utilize a 4-cylinder engine. (Regular Vue also offers a V6.) But the non-hybrid Saturn SUV taps a 143 horsepower, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, while the hybrid Vue sports a 170 horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder as well as a motor-generator and a nickel metal hydride battery pack. Depending on driving habits, the non-hybrid Vue with 4-cylinder engine and automatic transmission earns estimated per gallon fuel economy of 22 city/27 highway. The hybrid Vue with automatic transmission has estimated fuel economy of 27 city/32 highway. The new Vue Green Line serves as a wonderful example of how driving a hybrid is virtually no different from driving a conventional vehicle. At a stop, the hybrid automatically turns the engine-off (part of the fuel management process). During acceleration the motor/generator provides electric assistance to the engine. The driver can track that motor/generator assistance via a charge assist gauge located to the right of the rpm gauge. The gauge cluster also includes an eco-light (to show when your driving meets/exceeds the EPA’s estimated mileage per gallon) and an auto-stop indicator to confirm that the engine has shut off. By pressing a green-colored button with a snowflake, the driver can opt for one of three air conditioning modes to either maximize fuel consumption or the cooling output. Other differences between Vue and Green Line Vue include the minimum ground clearance (6.9 inches for Green Line vs. 7.9 inches) as well as the approach angle (17 inches for Green Line vs. 23 inches). MSRP of Green Line Vue is $22,370.