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Saturn Aura MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

4 model years · 2007–2010

26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
33 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2010 Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$2,510

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Saturn Aura fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Saturn Aura for 4 model years, 2007 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 3 configurations rated 20–26 MPG combined and costing $2,510–$3,270 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2007 is the 2009 Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 29 MPG.

Saturn Aura MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Saturn Aura: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2010 Generation page
2010 20–26— $2,510–$3,270
2007-2009 (2007) Generation page
2009 20–2629 $2,250–$3,270
2008 20–2527 $2,420–$3,270
2007 2127 $2,420–$3,110

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Saturn Aura generations

2 generations between 2007 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

07-Saturn-Aura-XE

2010 Saturn Aura

20–26 MPG · $2,510–$3,270/yr
2008 Saturn Aura

2007-2009 Saturn Aura (2007)

20–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,270/yr

2010 powertrain options

Gas · 2.4L, 3.6L
Combined
20–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$3,270
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saturn Aura's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Saturn Aura run 20–29 MPG across model years 2007 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 20–26 MPG.

Which Saturn Aura model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 29 MPG.

How much does a Saturn Aura cost to fuel per year?

For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,510–$3,270 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,510.

Has the Saturn Aura's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 27 MPG in 2007 to 26 MPG in 2010, 1 MPG less.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Saturn Aura?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2007 to 2009 (27–29 MPG).

How many generations of the Saturn Aura are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Saturn Aura: 2010, 2007-2009. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.