Saturn L100/200 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saturn L100/200 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2001 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #3 of 54 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #3 of 52 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saturn L100/200 placed highest in 2001 at #3 of 54, and lowest in 2001 at #3 of 54. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4 VALVE | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 4 VALVE | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
What L100/200 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Saturn L100/200 burns 460 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,438 | $58 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,677 | $67 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,917 | $77 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2002 model year is $2,500 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 25 mpg the Saturn L100/200 is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Saturn nameplates
Every Saturn model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.