- Newest year: 2010
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2010 Saturn Aura MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 20–26 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, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010 Saturn Aura at a glance
The 2010 Saturn Aura has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 20–26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 26 MPG, which costs about $2,510 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,510 to $3,270, a $760 difference. The Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2010 (class median $3,110 a year).
What the 2010 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
$600less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Saturn Aura MPG
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 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 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
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 MY2010 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2007-2009 (2007)
- 2010
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2010 Saturn Aura compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2009 Saturn Aura) is rated 20–29 MPG combined and costs $2,250–$3,270 a year to fuel; the 2010 model is rated 20–26 MPG and costs $2,510–$3,270 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Saturn Aura get?
EPA rates the 2010 Saturn Aura at 20–26 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 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 $2,510–$3,270 a year. That is a $760 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 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 $16.73 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 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 2010 Saturn Aura compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Aura 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $600 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 148 rated midsize car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Saturn Aura different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 26 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,510, $260 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2010 against 3 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Saturn Aura for that year.