Saturn Lw300 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Saturn Lw300 model year from 2000 to 2005 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Lw300 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2004 (up to 25 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Saturn Lw300 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2005 21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2004 21–25 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2003 21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2002 21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2001 20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2000 20–23 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl

2005 Saturn Lw300: engines & MPG

The 2005 Lw300 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LW300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2004 Saturn Lw300: engines & MPG

The 2004 Lw300 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LW300 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 31 25 MPG
LW300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2003 Saturn Lw300: engines & MPG

The 2003 Lw300 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LW300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2002 Saturn Lw300: engines & MPG

The 2002 Lw300 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LW300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2001 Saturn Lw300: engines & MPG

The 2001 Lw300 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LW300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG

2000 Saturn Lw300: engines & MPG

The 2000 Lw300 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LW 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 28 23 MPG
LW 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Saturn Lw300 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Lw300 range from 20 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2004 model year.

What engines does the 2005 Saturn Lw300 have?

The 2005 Lw300 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2005 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Saturn Lw300 require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Saturn Lw300 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/saturn/lw300.

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