Saturn Vue AWD
19 MPG The 2010 Saturn Vue AWD is EPA-rated at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 789 gallons, $2526 a year in fuel, or $0.168 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2002–2010 run it averages 19.2 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.158 | $1579 | $2368 | $3158 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.168 | $1684 | $2526 | $3368 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.184 | $1842 | $2763 | $3684 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.211 | $2105 | $3158 | $4211 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.237 | $2368 | $3553 | $4737 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.263 | $2632 | $3947 | $5263 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 3 |
| 2009 | 18 MPG | 16 | 23 | $3450 | 494 | 3 |
| 2008 | 17.7 MPG | 15.7 | 22 | $3517 | 503 | 3 |
| 2007 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2005 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2004 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 MPG | 17.5 | 23.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 2002 | 20 MPG | 17.5 | 23.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Saturn Vue AWD ranks 34 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD (20), Land Rover LR2 (20), Mercedes-Benz ML350 (20), Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD (20), Honda Element 4WD (20.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 468 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Saturn Vue AWD get?
The 2010 Saturn Vue AWD is rated at 19 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 23 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 19.2 MPG, ranging from 17 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Saturn Vue AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 19 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 789 gallons — roughly $2526 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.168 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $3300.
Has the Saturn Vue AWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 20 MPG in 2002 to 19 in 2010. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Saturn Vue AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 34 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 0.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.