Mercury Sable vs Saturn LW200
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Saturn LW200
Overview
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LW200 |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,120 | $20,335 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 15.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 263 hp (best) | 135 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft (best) | 142 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 21.2 cu ft | 79 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,670 lbs | 3,070 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 106.5 in |
| Length | 202.1 in (best) | 190.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 61.5 in (best) | 57.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 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 | Mercury Sable | Saturn LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LW200 $20,335 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,970 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Premier $29,380 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Premier $31,230 MSRP | — |