1997 Saturn S-Series vs. 1997 Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 1997 Saturn S-Series and 1997 Honda Civic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 1997 Saturn S-Series and the 1997 Honda Civic.
When we compare the 1997 Saturn S-Series's and the 1997 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, The 1997 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1997 Saturn S-Series's and the 1997 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 1997 Honda Civic is a better car than the 1997 Saturn S-Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 1997 Saturn S-Series’s base engine makes 100 horsepower, and the 1997 Honda Civic base engine makes 106 horsepower. The S-Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 385 miles.This gives the 1997 Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1997 Saturn S-Series the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 1997 Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
12895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
12675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
13550
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
10945 - 16790
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102542
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
4350
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
4280 - 4420
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
209443
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Saturn S-Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1997 Saturn S-Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1997 Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.827168450760139
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.527680155886507
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 3.5
Saturn S-Series Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
30 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1997 Saturn S-Series Trim Levels
SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, SW2
1997 Honda Civic Trim Levels
CX, DX, EX, HX, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
100 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 36 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 385 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2309 lbs
Width:
67.3 inches
Height:
52.2 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2271 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
54.1 inches
Length:
175.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Gold
Gold
Gold
Green
Dark Green
Purple
Purple
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Currant Pearl Metallic / Granada Black Pearl Metallic / New Black Pearl Metallic
Gold
Not available
Green
Cypress Green Pearl Metallic / Dark Green Pearl Metallic / Woodland Green Pearl Metallic
Purple
Dark Amethyst Pearl Metallic
Red
Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic / Inza Red Pearl / Inza Red Pearl Metallic / Matador Red Pearl Metallic / Milano Red / New Deep Red / Orange Red Pearl Metallic / Red / Roma Red
Silver
Silver Stone Metallic / Vogue Silver Metallic
White
Frost White
Blue
Adriatic Blue Pearl Metallic / Cyclone Blue Metallic / Super Blue Marine Pearl Metallic
Gray
Flint Gray Metallic / Grayish Blue Metallic
Orange
Orange Pearl Metallic
