2008 Saturn Aura MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Saturn Aura.

The 2008 Saturn Aura has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L.

The 2008 Saturn Aura Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2008 Saturn Aura Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2008 Saturn Aura Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Saturn Aura Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Saturn Aura is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L252230
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L221829
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L201726

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Saturn Aura?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Saturn Aura is $2,833.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Saturn Aura to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,667 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$3,150spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Saturn Aura Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Saturn Aura will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L14
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L15

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Saturn Aura Emit?

The 2008 Saturn Aura will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2008 Saturn Aura.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2008 Saturn Aura model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Saturn Aura Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Saturn Aura Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Saturn Aura Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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