- Newest year: 2000
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2000 Saturn LS MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 20–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Saturn LS at a glance
The 2000 Saturn LS has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 20–24 MPG combined. The most efficient is the LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at 24 MPG, which costs about $2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,720 to $3,270, a $550 difference. The LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,830 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 LS 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
$1,110less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Saturn LS MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| LS 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the LS 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 MY2000 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Saturn LS get?
EPA rates the 2000 Saturn LS at 20–24 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Saturn LS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$3,270 a year. That is a $550 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Saturn LS 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Saturn LS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2000 Saturn LS compare with other midsize car configurations?
The LS 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $1,110 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 107 rated midsize car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.