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2001-2003 Saturn L100/200 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 24–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2003 Saturn L100/200 at a glance
The 2001-2003 Saturn L100/200 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 24–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $2,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2003 Saturn L100/200 by model year
What the 2003 L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$820less a year
Class median $3,540 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Saturn L100/200 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,720, $110 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
2002 Saturn L100/200 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Saturn L100/200 as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Saturn L100/200 MPG
24–25 MPG · $2,610–$2,720/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L100/200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| L100/200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001-2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2003 Saturn L100/200 get?
EPA rates the 2001-2003 Saturn L100/200 at 24–25 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 L100/200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2003 Saturn L100/200?
The L100/200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2003.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2003 Saturn L100/200?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Saturn L100/200 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,720 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Saturn L100/200 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Saturn L100/200 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2003 Saturn L100/200 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The L200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $820 less than the class median of $3,540, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 90 rated midsize car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Saturn L100/200 different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,720, $110 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2003 against 2 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Saturn L100/200 for that year.