Pontiac G6 vs Saturn L300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Saturn L300
Overview
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 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 | 2009 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,490 (best) | $21,370 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal (best) | 15 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 164 hp | 182 hp (best) |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lbs | 3,237 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in (best) | 106.5 in |
| Length | 189 in | 190.4 in (best) |
| Width | 70.6 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in (best) | 56.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 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 | Pontiac G6 | Saturn L300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $20,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L300 $21,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $21,165 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Base $22,220 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GT $24,080 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GT $24,180 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GT $24,610 MSRP | — |
| 7 | GT $24,710 MSRP | — |
| 8 | GT $31,870 MSRP | — |
| 9 | GT $32,300 MSRP | — |
| 10 | GXP $28,480 MSRP | — |
| 11 | GXP $28,580 MSRP | — |
| 12 | GXP $28,960 MSRP | — |
| 13 | GXP $29,060 MSRP | — |
Pontiac G6 vs Saturn L300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Pontiac G6 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Pontiac G6 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: 2009 Pontiac G6 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Pontiac G6 starts lower at $20,490.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Pontiac G6 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2009 Pontiac G6 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,490).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Pontiac G6 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2009 Pontiac G6 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Pontiac G6 or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2009 Pontiac G6 leads on horsepower in this comparison (252).