Saturn LW200 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saturn LW200 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2001 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #2 of 15 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2002 | 2 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #2 of 15 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 2 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #2 of 15 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saturn LW200 placed highest in 2001 at #2 of 15, and lowest in 2001 at #2 of 15. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 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 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 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 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
What LW200 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Saturn LW200 burns 479 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 | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $2,600 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 Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 24 mpg the Saturn LW200 is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $152 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons 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.