Saturn fuel economy
8 Saturn models with five or more years of test sheets on file. Most efficient: the SL at 27.3 MPG.
Every Saturn on file, best sheet first
| Model | Combined | Fuel/yr | Class | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 27.3 MPG | $1758 | Compact Cars | 1991–2002 |
| SC | 27 MPG | $1778 | Subcompact Cars | 1991–2002 |
| SW | 26.3 MPG | $1825 | Small Station Wagons | 1993–2001 |
| Ion | 24.4 MPG | $1967 | Compact Cars | 2003–2007 |
| L300 | 21 MPG | $2286 | Midsize Cars | 2001–2005 |
| LW300 | 21 MPG | $2286 | Midsize Station Wagons | 2001–2005 |
| Vue FWD | 20 MPG | $2400 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 2002–2010 |
| Vue AWD | 19 MPG | $2526 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 2002–2010 |
Fuel costs at $3.20/gal fixed JUL 2026, over 15,000 miles a year — the same basis used everywhere in this book. Electric models are rated in MPGe and are not directly comparable on fuel cost.
SOURCE·US EPA fuel-economy test data·FUEL ASSUMED AT $3.20/GAL FROM JUL 2026·REVIEWED JUL 2026