BMW 128i vs Saturn Sky
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Saturn Sky
Overview
| Spec | BMW 128i128i | Saturn SkyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 128i | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2013 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 128i128i | Saturn SkyBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,500 | $27,595 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 128i128i | Saturn SkyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (best) | 13 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 128i128i | Saturn SkyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 230 hp (best) | 173 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft (best) | 167 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 128i128i | Saturn SkyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft (best) | 5.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lbs | 2,933 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in (best) | 95.1 in |
| Length | 172.2 in (best) | 161.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.4 in (best) |
| Height | 56 in (best) | 50.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 128i128i | Saturn SkyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 128i | Saturn Sky |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128i $31,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $27,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 128i $37,200 MSRP | Red Line $31,905 MSRP |
| 3 | 128i SULEV $31,500 MSRP | Red Line Ruby Red SE $33,110 MSRP |
| 4 | 128i SULEV $37,200 MSRP | Red Line Hydro Blue Limited Edition $33,680 MSRP |