Pontiac Vibe vs Saturn LW200
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Saturn LW200
Overview
| Spec | Pontiac VibeBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LW200 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Wagon |
| 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 | 2010 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Pontiac VibeBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,100 (best) | $20,335 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Pontiac VibeBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal | 15.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Pontiac VibeBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 132 hp | 135 hp (best) |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.8 L | 2.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Pontiac VibeBase | Saturn LW200LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 49.4 cu ft | 79 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,856 lbs (best) | 3,070 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.5 in (best) |
| Length | 171.1 in | 190.4 in (best) |
| Width | 69.5 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 61 in (best) | 57.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Pontiac VibeBase | 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 | Pontiac Vibe | Saturn LW200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $16,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LW200 $20,335 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $17,445 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Base $20,275 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GT $20,875 MSRP | — |