Mitsubishi Diamante vs Saturn SW
The Saturn SW is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Mitsubishi Diamante. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Mitsubishi Diamante | Saturn SW | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 33 | 41 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 13 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 50,000 miles | 115,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 24 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,350 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 33 complaints for the Mitsubishi Diamante and 41 for the Saturn SW. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Mitsubishi Diamante, 1 for the Saturn SW.