- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Wagons
2000-2001 Saturn SW MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 26–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Saturn SW at a glance
The 2000-2001 Saturn SW covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 26–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Saturn SW by model year
What the 2001 SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$202
$2,420 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.03
Per 100 miles
$16.13
Five years
$12,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$1,410less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Saturn SW MPG
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 stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.9L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,420 |
| SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.9L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.9L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
2000 Saturn SW MPG
26–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,510/yr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.9L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,420 |
| SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.9L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,420 |
| SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.9L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,290
- Washington $3,050
- New York $2,420
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 wagon models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Saturn SW get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Saturn SW at 26–27 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG (23 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Saturn SW?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Saturn SW tops out at 27 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Saturn SW?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Saturn SW per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,420–$2,510 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Saturn SW 100 miles?
About $16.13 per 100 miles for the SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.13 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Saturn SW more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2001 Saturn SW compare with other wagon configurations?
The SW 1.9L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $1,410 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 10 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 31 rated wagon configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Saturn SW different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2001 against 3 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Saturn SW for that year.