Compare 2003 Saturn L-Series - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,735 | $19,200 | $20,495 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $16,360 | $17,284 | $18,684 |
| Destination | $610 | $460 | $525 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Optional | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Passlock II | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | Saturn New Car Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Retractable |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Colored | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P195/65TR15.0 BSW Touring AS | P205/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.45 | 4.39 | 3.90 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.4 " | 189.5 " | 187.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.5 " | 71.5 " | 68.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.4 " | 57.1 " | 59.6 " |
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Horsepower | 135 @ 5,200 Rpm | 160 @ 5,500 Rpm | 165 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 142 @ 4,400 Rpm | 161 @ 4,500 Rpm | 166 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 10.2 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 9.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.4 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 80 Mph | 85 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.72 " | 3.43/3.90 " | 3.92/3.11 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,989 Lbs. | 3,053 Lbs. | 3,335 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,080 Lbs. | 4,555 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 " | 107.9 " | 104.3 " |
| Front Track | 59.8 " | 61.1 " | 57.5 " |
| Rear Track | 59.4 " | 61.2 " | 57.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .30 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 42.6 " | 43.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 36.8 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 40.4 " | 40.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.5 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.7 " | 54.6 " | 51.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.0 " | 53.5 " | 51.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 56.9 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.1 " | 53.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.5 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 34.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.5 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 68.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.7 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | poor | N/A |
