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 |
| Lowest listing price | $5,990 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $5,990 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $5,990 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 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) | 8 | 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 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 | — |
Live inventory
Pontiac Vibe vs Saturn LW200 FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Pontiac Vibe or 2003 Saturn LW200?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Pontiac Vibe vs 2003 Saturn LW200 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Pontiac Vibe or 2003 Saturn LW200?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe starts lower at $16,100. Live Pontiac Vibe listings start at $5,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Pontiac Vibe or 2003 Saturn LW200?
- The 2010 Pontiac Vibe leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,100).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Pontiac Vibe or 2003 Saturn LW200?
- The 2010 Pontiac Vibe leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Pontiac Vibe or 2003 Saturn LW200?
- The 2010 Pontiac Vibe leads on horsepower in this comparison (158).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Pontiac Vibe or 2003 Saturn LW200?
- The 2010 Pontiac Vibe leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).