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Saturn SC MPG

EPA fuel economy for 44 Saturn SC trims sold from 1991 to 2002. Best ever: 29 MPG (2002 SC). Latest model year 2002: 26 to 29 MPG combined across 4 trims.

29best combined MPG (2002)
25 / 36city / highway of the best trim
24lowest combined MPG (1994)
12model years rated
$2,320a year to fuel, cheapest 2002 trim at EPA prices

Saturn SC 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 $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2002 Saturn SC to fuel is the SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl (29 MPG) at $2,320 a year. The SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $2,580, so the thriftier trim saves $260 a year and $1,300 over five years.

2002 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular29$2,320cheapest
SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular27$2,490+$170
SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular26$2,580+$270
SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular26$2,580+$270

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.

Saturn SC MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2002292536SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
2001292536SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
2000292536SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1999292536SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1998282436SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1997282436SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1996292536SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1995282436SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1994282434SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1993282433SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1992252130SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd2
1991252131SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd2

Every Saturn SC trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2002SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629306$2,320
2002SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,490
2002SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233226342$2,580
2002SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
2001SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629306$2,320
2001SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,490
2001SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233226342$2,580
2001SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
2000SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629306$2,320
2000SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,490
2000SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,490
2000SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
1999SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629306$2,320
1999SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,490
1999SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,490
1999SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
1998SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243628317$2,400
1998SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,490
1998SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,580
1998SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,690
1997SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243628317$2,400
1997SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,490
1997SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,490
1997SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,690
1996SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629306$2,320
1996SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,490
1996SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
1996SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,690
1995SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243628317$2,400
1995SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,490
1995SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
1995SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,690
1994SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243428317$2,400
1994SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233226342$2,580
1994SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,690
1994SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1993SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243328317$2,400
1993SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,580
1993SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213225355$2,690
1993SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,800
1992SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213025355$2,690
1992SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1991SC1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,690
1991SC1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800

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 2002 Subcompact Cars

VehicleCombinedCityHwy
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle383544
2002 Honda Civic HX343140
2002 Mitsubishi Mirage302735
2002 Toyota Celica282532
2002 Suzuki Esteem272432
2002 Acura RSX262330

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Saturn SC?

The most efficient Saturn SC the EPA has rated is the 2002 SC at 29 MPG combined (25 city, 36 highway).

What MPG does the 2002 Saturn SC get?

2002 Saturn SC trims range from 26 to 29 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Saturn SC has the worst fuel economy?

The 1994 SC is the lowest rated at 24 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Saturn SC for a year?

At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2002 Saturn SC to fuel is the SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl (29 MPG) at $2,320 a year. The SC, 1.9 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $2,580, so the thriftier trim saves $260 a year and $1,300 over five years.

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