Saturn SL MPG and Fuel Economy

Saturn have been manufacturing models of SL for 12 years, with the latest vehicle in 2002 having a combined MPG of 27.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2002 Saturn SL is $2,300 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $0 on fuel driving a 2002 Saturn SL.

🛢 The Saturn SL will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Saturn SL will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Saturn SL.

The table below is a complete list of the 12 Saturn SL fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2002 Saturn SL27$2,300
2001 Saturn SL27$2,300
2000 Saturn SL27$2,300
1999 Saturn SL27$2,300
1998 Saturn SL25$2,500
1997 Saturn SL25$2,500
1996 Saturn SL25$2,500
1995 Saturn SL25$2,500
1994 Saturn SL26$2,400
1993 Saturn SL26$2,400
1992 Saturn SL26$2,400
1991 Saturn SL26$2,400

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