Mazda Protege vs Saturn L100
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Saturn L100
Overview
| Spec | Mazda ProtegeDX | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | DX | 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 | 2003 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mazda ProtegeDX | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $13,680 (best) | $16,370 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mazda ProtegeDX | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 15.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mazda ProtegeDX | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 135 hp (best) |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mazda ProtegeDX | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.9 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,634 lbs (best) | 2,990 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.5 in (best) |
| Length | 175.3 in | 190.4 in (best) |
| Width | 67.1 in | 68.5 in (best) |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mazda ProtegeDX | Saturn L100L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 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 | Mazda Protege | Saturn L100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DX $13,680 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L100 $16,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX $15,415 MSRP | — |
| 3 | ES $16,140 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Base $19,980 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Base $20,480 MSRP | — |
Mazda Protege vs Saturn L100 FAQ
- Which is better: 2003 Mazda Protege or 2002 Saturn L100?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 Mazda Protege 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: 2003 Mazda Protege or 2002 Saturn L100?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2003 Mazda Protege starts lower at $13,680.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 Mazda Protege or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2003 Mazda Protege leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (13,680).
- Which has better horsepower: 2003 Mazda Protege or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2003 Mazda Protege leads on horsepower in this comparison (170).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2003 Mazda Protege or 2002 Saturn L100?
- The 2002 Saturn L100 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).