Saturn SL MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Saturn SL model year from 1991 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the SL has been offered with 1.9L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2002 (up to 29 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 SL fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 26–29 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 26–29 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 26–29 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 26–29 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 25–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 25–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 25–29 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 25–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 24–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 24–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 24–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 24–27 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
2002 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 2002 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
2001 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 2001 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
2000 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 2000 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
1999 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1999 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
1998 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1998 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
1997 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1997 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
1996 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1996 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
1995 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1995 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
1994 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1994 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
1993 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1993 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
1992 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1992 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
1991 Saturn SL: engines & MPG
The 1991 SL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| SL | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Saturn SL get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the SL range from 27 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2002 model year.
What engines does the 2002 Saturn SL have?
The 2002 SL was EPA-rated with 1.9L 4-cyl engines — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Saturn SL require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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