Saturn SL2 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Saturn SL2 model year from 1991 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the SL2 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 SL2 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor 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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 2002 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 2001 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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

2000 Saturn SL2: engines & MPG

The 2000 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1999 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1998 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1997 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 23 33 27 MPG
SL 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 31 25 MPG

1996 Saturn SL2: engines & MPG

The 1996 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1995 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1994 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1993 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1992 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2: engines & MPG

The 1991 SL2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 SL2 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the SL2 range from 27 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2002 model year.

What engines does the 2002 Saturn SL2 have?

The 2002 SL2 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 SL2 require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

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