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2001-2005 Saturn L300 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 20–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2005 Saturn L300 at a glance
The 2001-2005 Saturn L300 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 20–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the L300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2004 and 2005; 2003 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2005 Saturn L300 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,110 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | First year |
What the 2005 L300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$330less a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Saturn L300 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 21 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $3,110, $500 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2004 Saturn L300 MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 25 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,610, $500 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L300 2.2L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| L300 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2003 Saturn L300 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
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 2003 Saturn L300 as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Saturn L300 MPG
21 MPG · $3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2001 Saturn L300 MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the L300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001-2005 (2000)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2005 Saturn L300 get?
EPA rates the 2001-2005 Saturn L300 at 20–25 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 L300 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (21 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2005 Saturn L300?
The L300 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2005 Saturn L300?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2004 and 2005. In 2003 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Saturn L300 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the L300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,110 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Saturn L300 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the L300 3.0L 6-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 2005 Saturn L300 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The L300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2005 Saturn L300 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The L300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $330 less than the class median of $3,440, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 114 rated midsize car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Saturn L300 different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 21 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $3,110, $500 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 2 configurations for 2004. See the 2004 Saturn L300 for that year.