Saturn · 1991–2002 · Gas
Saturn SC MPG by year
The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Saturn SC, from 1991 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2002, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 16% more efficient than the best 1991 model (29 vs. 25 MPG). The 2002 model is 32% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (29 vs. 22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- SC, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every SC model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 36 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2001 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 36 | 21.5 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2000 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 36 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1999 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 36 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1998 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 36 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1997 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 36 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1996 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 36 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1995 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 36 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1994 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 34 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1993 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 33 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1992 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 1991 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
21 / 31 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn SC year has the best fuel economy?
The 1996 Saturn SC, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Saturn SC year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1991 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Saturn SC?
The 2002 Saturn SC is rated up to 29 MPG combined.