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- MY2001–2005
Saturn L300 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
5 model years · 2001–2005
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Saturn L300 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Saturn L300 for 5 model years, 2001 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2004 L300 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, at 25 MPG.
Saturn L300 MPG by year
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 L300 generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Saturn L300's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Saturn L300 run 20–25 MPG across model years 2001 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Saturn L300 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004 Saturn L300 L300 2.2L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 25 MPG.
How much does a Saturn L300 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,110 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,110.
Has the Saturn L300's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2001 to 21 MPG in 2005, 1 MPG more.
Which Saturn L300 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.