Oldsmobile Alero vs Saturn L300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Saturn L300
Overview
| Spec | Oldsmobile AleroGX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GX | L300 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Oldsmobile AleroGX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,485 (best) | $21,370 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Oldsmobile AleroGX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 15 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Oldsmobile AleroGX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 182 hp (best) |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Oldsmobile AleroGX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.6 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,996 lbs (best) | 3,237 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107 in (best) | 106.5 in |
| Length | 186.7 in | 190.4 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 56.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Oldsmobile AleroGX | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 | Oldsmobile Alero | Saturn L300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GX $18,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L300 $21,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GX $18,485 MSRP | — |
| 3 | GL1 $20,435 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GL1 $20,435 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GL2 $21,985 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GL2 $21,985 MSRP | — |
| 7 | GLS $23,085 MSRP | — |
| 8 | GLS $23,335 MSRP | — |
Oldsmobile Alero vs Saturn L300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2004 Oldsmobile Alero or 2005 Saturn L300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 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: 2004 Oldsmobile Alero or 2005 Saturn L300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero starts lower at $18,485.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2004 Oldsmobile Alero or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,485).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2004 Oldsmobile Alero or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2004 Oldsmobile Alero or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2005 Saturn L300 leads on horsepower in this comparison (182).