Saturn VUE MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Saturn VUE model year from 2002 to 2010 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the VUE has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2010 (up to 28 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 VUE fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19–28 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 18–28 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 17–28 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–23 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–23 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–23 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–22 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–22 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2010 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2010 VUE was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Hybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2009 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2009 VUE was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 27 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| Vue Hybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2008 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2008 VUE was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Hybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2007 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2007 VUE was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Hybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2006 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2006 VUE was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2005 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2005 VUE was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2004 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2004 VUE was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2003 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2003 VUE was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2002 Saturn VUE: engines & MPG
The 2002 VUE was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Vue AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Saturn VUE get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the VUE range from 22 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2010 model year.
What engines does the 2010 Saturn VUE have?
The 2010 VUE was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2010 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Saturn VUE require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric VUE?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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