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2007-2009 Saturn Aura MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 20–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2009 Saturn Aura at a glance
The 2007-2009 Saturn Aura covers 3 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 20–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2008 and 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2009 Saturn Aura by model year
What the 2009 Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$209
$2,510 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.18
Per 100 miles
$16.73
Five years
$12,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$760less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Saturn Aura MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 29 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,250, $170 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Aura 3.6L 6-cyl | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
2008 Saturn Aura MPG
20–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,270/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Aura 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 29 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Aura 3.6L 6-cyl | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
2007 Saturn Aura MPG
21–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Aura 3.6L 6-cyl | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,420 in California and $2,190 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $3,420
- Washington $3,170
- New York $2,510
- Florida $2,370
- Texas $2,190
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2007-2009 (2007)
- 2010
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2009 Saturn Aura get?
EPA rates the 2007-2009 Saturn Aura at 20–29 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 34 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 20–26 MPG; Hybrid: 27–29 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2009 Saturn Aura?
The Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2009. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2009 Saturn Aura?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008 and 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Saturn Aura per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,250–$3,270 a year. That is a $1,020 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Saturn Aura 100 miles?
About $16.73 per 100 miles for the Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.00 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Saturn Aura more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2009 Saturn Aura compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $760 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 130 rated midsize car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Saturn Aura hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 29 MPG against 26 MPG for the best gas version (Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD), 3 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,250 versus $2,510 a year, a saving of $260.
Is the 2009 Saturn Aura different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 29 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,250, $170 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Saturn Aura for that year.