Saturn Vue Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saturn Vue Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2007 to 2010. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #3 of 71 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #4 of 76 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2009 | 2 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #4 of 82 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #5 of 80 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saturn Vue Hybrid placed highest in 2007 at #3 of 71, and lowest in 2010 at #5 of 80. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 → 2008 | 26 → 28 mpg | +2 mpg | 411 gal |
What Vue Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2010 model year is $2,250 to $2,250 a year in fuel.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 28 mpg the Saturn Vue Hybrid is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $392 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD 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.