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2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$18,345
4 listings nationwide

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2010 Saturn VUE
XE
CarGurus Instant Market Value
N/A
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan

2003 marked the last model year for the traditional 5 trim Saturn L-Series before it changed its name to the L300. The main changes from 2002 involved eliminating a trim and touching ...

2010 Saturn VUE
XE
Michael Perkins Review:

The Saturn VUE very well may be the best option in the compact crossov...

The Good: Class-leading handling and controls put the 2010 Saturn VUE in a uniqu...

The Bad: Sluggish performance from its base engine and seats that seem inadequa...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
115
shopper09 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 SedanReview:

Very Dependable — I absolutely love this car. I've had it for about 4 years and it has been very dependable. I've had ...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

55
ck24932008 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 SedanReview:

Great Buy For The Money — I like this car because it is very dependable. No trouble what so ever other than getting a new bat...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

75
Jimmy 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 SedanReview:

There's No Reason Not To Love This Car. — I've never seen a 4-door sedan that somehow magically gets larger on the inside--I've taken four fri...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

2010 Saturn VUE
XE
Bigshooter1 writes:
Looks/Style Ranked 2008 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 Coupe better.
"Just does!"
Value Ranked 2008 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 Coupe worse.
"A guess only-4doors more practical than 2. Price& mileage would determine the ultimate choice "

Specs

2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
2010 Saturn VUE
XE
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
21 MPG
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
29 MPG
--
Fuel Tank Volume 15 gal 19 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
135 hp @ 5,200 RPM
135 hp @ 5,200 RPM
169 hp @ 6,200 RPM
Torque
142 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
142 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
161 lb-ft @ 5,100 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1
10.4:1
Displacement
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.39 in x 3.72 in
3.39 in x 3.72 in
3.46 in x 3.85 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Front Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Driver 3 stars 5 stars
Side Rear Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Optional Optional
Air Conditioning Standard --
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Optional --
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional --
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.3 in 40.7 in
Back Legroom 35.4 in 36.9 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 17.5 cu ft 29.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,173 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior
Length 190.4 in 180.1 in
Width 68.5 in 72.8 in
Height 56.4 in 67 in
Wheelbase 106.5 in 106.6 in

Available Options

2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
2010 Saturn VUE
XE

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