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2000-2005 Saturn LW MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2005 Saturn LW at a glance
The 2000-2005 Saturn LW covers 6 model years in the EPA database (14 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 LW300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. 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.
2000-2005 Saturn LW 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 | 21–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 20–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,270 | First year |
What the 2005 LW300 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 wagon median
$540less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Saturn LW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2004 Saturn LW 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 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,610, $110 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW300 2.2L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| LW300 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2003 Saturn LW MPG
21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,110/yr
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 stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LW200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LW300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2002 Saturn LW MPG
21–24 MPG · $2,720–$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 stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LW200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LW300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2001 Saturn LW MPG
20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,720, $120 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LW200 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| LW300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Saturn LW MPG
20–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,270/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW 2.2L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| LW 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the LW300 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 wagon models.
Generations
- 2000-2005
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Saturn LW get?
EPA rates the 2000-2005 Saturn LW at 20–25 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 LW300 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (21 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Saturn LW?
The LW300 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Saturn LW?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Saturn LW per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LW300 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 LW 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the LW300 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 LW more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The LW300 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 LW compare with other wagon configurations?
The LW300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $540 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 8 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 55 rated wagon configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Saturn LW 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 LW for that year.