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Saturn LW300 vs Volkswagen Jetta

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2003 Saturn LW300

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta

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Overview

SpecSaturn LW300LW300Volkswagen JettaS
Selected trimLW300S
Body styleWagonSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20032026

Pricing & market

SpecSaturn LW300LW300Volkswagen JettaS
MSRP$22,685 (best)$23,995
Lowest listing price—$7,493 (best)
Median listing price—$23,484 (best)
Highest listing price—$30,554 (best)
For sale now080 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecSaturn LW300LW300Volkswagen JettaS
Combined MPG21 MPG34 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG29 MPG (best)
Highway MPG26 MPG40 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.7 gal (best)13.2 gal

Performance

SpecSaturn LW300LW300Volkswagen JettaS
Horsepower182 hp (best)158 hp
Torque190 lb-ft (best)184 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)1.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecSaturn LW300LW300Volkswagen JettaS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume79 cu ft (best)14.1 cu ft
Payload—915 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,272 lbs2,998 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.7 in (best)5.5 in
Wheelbase106.5 in (best)105.7 in
Length190.4 in (best)186.5 in
Width68.5 in70.8 in (best)
Height57.3 in57.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecSaturn LW300LW300Volkswagen JettaS
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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.

TrimSaturn LW300Volkswagen Jetta
1

LW300

$22,685 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$23,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Sport

$25,305 MSRP

3—

SE

$26,985 MSRP

4—

SEL

$29,995 MSRP

5—

Autobahn

$33,745 MSRP

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Autobahn

$33,745 MSRP

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Saturn LW300 vs Volkswagen Jetta FAQ

Which is better: 2003 Saturn LW300 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 Saturn LW300 vs 2026 Volkswagen Jetta on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2003 Saturn LW300 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2003 Saturn LW300 starts lower at $22,685. Live Volkswagen Jetta listings start at $7,493.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 Saturn LW300 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2003 Saturn LW300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,685).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2003 Saturn LW300 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (34).
Which has better horsepower: 2003 Saturn LW300 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta leads on horsepower in this comparison (228).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2003 Saturn LW300 vs 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volkswagen Jetta (5/5 NHTSA overall).