Saturn SC: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Saturn SC across 12 model years, from the 1991 Saturn SC through the 2002 Saturn SC. The most recent 2002 Saturn SC returns 29 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Saturn SC page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Saturn SC. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 Saturn SC | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2001 | 2001 Saturn SC | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2000 | 2000 Saturn SC | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1999 | 1999 Saturn SC | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1998 | 1998 Saturn SC | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1997 | 1997 Saturn SC | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1996 | 1996 Saturn SC | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1995 | 1995 Saturn SC | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1994 | 1994 Saturn SC | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1993 | 1993 Saturn SC | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1992 | 1992 Saturn SC | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1991 | 1991 Saturn SC | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
How the Saturn SC compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Saturn SC against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2002 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.