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Shown: 2008 Saturn Vue XR. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Saturn Vue MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

9 model years · 2002–2010

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2010 Vue 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$2,970

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Saturn Vue fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Saturn Vue for 9 model years, 2002 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–28 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 7 configurations rated 19–28 MPG combined and costing $2,330–$3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2002 is the 2010 Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 28 MPG.

Saturn Vue MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Saturn Vue: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2008-2010 (2nd gen) Generation page
2010 19–2228 $2,330–$3,440
2009 18–2228 $2,330–$3,630
2008 17–2228 $2,330–$3,840
2002-2007 (1st gen) Generation page
2007 19–2226 $2,510–$3,440
2006 19–23— $2,840–$3,440
2005 19–23— $2,840–$3,440
2004 19–23— $2,840–$3,440
2003 19–22— $2,970–$3,440
2002 19–22— $2,970–$3,440

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 Vue generations

2 generations between 2002 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2008 Saturn Vue XR

2008-2010 Saturn Vue (2nd gen)

17–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,840/yr
2004 Saturn VUE V6 AWD

2002-2007 Saturn Vue (1st gen)

19–26 MPG · $2,510–$3,440/yr

2010 powertrain options

Gas · 2.4L, 3.5L, 3.6L
Combined
19–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.4L
Combined
28 MPG
Per year
$2,330
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saturn Vue's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Saturn Vue run 17–28 MPG across model years 2002 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 19–28 MPG.

Which Saturn Vue model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2002, at 28 MPG.

How much does a Saturn Vue cost to fuel per year?

For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,330–$3,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,330.

Has the Saturn Vue's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2002 to 28 MPG in 2010, 6 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Saturn Vue?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2007 to 2010 (26–28 MPG).

How many generations of the Saturn Vue are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Saturn Vue: 2008-2010, 2002-2007. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.