Mazda 626 vs Saturn L300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Saturn L300
Overview
| Spec | Mazda 626LX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | L300 |
| 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 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mazda 626LX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,785 (best) | $21,370 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mazda 626LX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.9 gal (best) | 15 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mazda 626LX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 125 hp | 182 hp (best) |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mazda 626LX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.2 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,864 lbs (best) | 3,237 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.5 in (best) |
| Length | 187.4 in | 190.4 in (best) |
| Width | 69.3 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mazda 626LX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 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 | Mazda 626 | Saturn L300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $18,785 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L300 $21,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX V6 $19,985 MSRP | — |
| 3 | ES V6 $21,885 MSRP | — |
Mazda 626 vs Saturn L300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2002 Mazda 626 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 Mazda 626 vs 2005 Saturn L300 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2002 Mazda 626 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Mazda 626 starts lower at $18,785.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 Mazda 626 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2002 Mazda 626 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,785).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 Mazda 626 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2002 Mazda 626 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2002 Mazda 626 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2005 Saturn L300 leads on horsepower in this comparison (182).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2002 Mazda 626 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2005 Saturn L300 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).