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Saleen Performance S281 Family MPG
EPA fuel economy for 3 Saleen Performance S281 Family trims sold from 2008 to 2009. Best ever: 14 MPG (2009 S281 Family). Latest model year 2009: 14 MPG combined across 1 trim.
Saleen Performance S281 Family fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2009 Saleen Performance S281 Family costs about $5,530 a year to fuel (S281 Family, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, 14 MPG).
| 2009 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S281 Family | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | $5,530 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Saleen Performance S281 Family MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 11 | 18 | S281 Family, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 12 | 18 | S281 Family, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
Every Saleen Performance S281 Family trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | S281 Family | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2008 | S281 Family | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2008 | S281 Family | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2009 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 MINI Clubman | 32 | 28 | 37 |
| 2009 Toyota Yaris | 32 | 29 | 36 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE | 30 | 25 | 37 |
| 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5 | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| 2009 Pontiac G5 XFE | 30 | 25 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Saleen Performance S281 Family?
The most efficient Saleen Performance S281 Family the EPA has rated is the 2009 S281 Family at 14 MPG combined (11 city, 18 highway).
What MPG does the 2009 Saleen Performance S281 Family get?
Every 2009 Saleen Performance S281 Family trim is rated 14 MPG combined.
Which Saleen Performance S281 Family has the worst fuel economy?
The 2009 S281 Family is the lowest rated at 14 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Saleen Performance S281 Family for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2009 Saleen Performance S281 Family costs about $5,530 a year to fuel (S281 Family, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, 14 MPG).
More from Saleen Performance: every Saleen Performance model. Fuel types on this model: Premium. EPA classes: Subcompact Cars.