Chevrolet Prizm vs Saturn L100
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Saturn L100
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet PrizmBase | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | L100 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2002 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet PrizmBase | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,330 (best) | $16,370 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet PrizmBase | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 37 MPG (best) | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 15.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet PrizmBase | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 125 hp | 135 hp (best) |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.8 L | 2.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet PrizmBase | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.1 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,403 lbs (best) | 2,990 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in (best) | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in | 106.5 in (best) |
| Length | 174.2 in | 190.4 in (best) |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.5 in (best) |
| Height | 53.7 in | 56.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet PrizmBase | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Chevrolet Prizm | Saturn L100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $14,330 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L100 $16,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LSi $16,395 MSRP | — |
Chevrolet Prizm vs Saturn L100 FAQ
- Which is better: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm or 2002 Saturn L100?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 Chevrolet Prizm vs 2002 Saturn L100 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm or 2002 Saturn L100?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm starts lower at $14,330.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (14,330).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
- Which has better horsepower: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2002 Saturn L100 leads on horsepower in this comparison (135).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2002 Saturn L100 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).