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Saturn SL MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Saturn SL fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Saturn SL for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 26–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 4 configurations rated 26–29 MPG combined and costing $2,250–$2,510 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 SL 1.9L 4-cyl FWD, at 29 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 27 MPG in 1991.
Saturn SL MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (3rd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 26–29 | $2,250–$2,510 |
| 2001 | 26–29 | $2,250–$2,510 |
| 2000 | 26–29 | $2,250–$2,510 |
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 SL generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Saturn SL MPG history, 1991–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 26–29 |
| 1998 | 25–28 |
| 1997 | 25–28 |
| 1996 | 25–29 |
| 1995 | 25–28 |
| 1994 | 24–28 |
| 1993 | 24–28 |
| 1992 | 24–28 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 24–27 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Saturn SL's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Saturn SL run 26–29 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 26–29 MPG.
Which Saturn SL model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Saturn SL SL 1.9L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Saturn SL cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,250–$2,510 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,250.
Has the Saturn SL's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 29 MPG in both 2000 and 2002. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 27 MPG.
Which Saturn SL model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.