Buick Century vs Saturn SW1
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1999 Saturn SW1
Overview
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Saturn SW1SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Standard | SW1 |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 1999 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Saturn SW1SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,040 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Saturn SW1SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (best) | 12.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Saturn SW1SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp (best) | 100 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft (best) | 114 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.1 L (best) | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Saturn SW1SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 16.7 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,342 lbs | 2,420 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 109 in (best) | 102.4 in |
| Length | 194.6 in (best) | 176.9 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 66.7 in |
| Height | 56.6 in (best) | 55.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Saturn SW1SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 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 | Buick Century | Saturn SW1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard $22,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SW1 $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Buick Century vs Saturn SW1 FAQ
- Which is better: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2005 Buick Century vs 1999 Saturn SW1 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1999 Saturn SW1 starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- The 1999 Saturn SW1 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- The 1999 Saturn SW1 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- The 2005 Buick Century leads on horsepower in this comparison (175).
- Which has better seats: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- The 2005 Buick Century leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2005 Buick Century or 1999 Saturn SW1?
- The 2005 Buick Century leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).