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1992 Saturn SL MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Saturn SL is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (24 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1991 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 24 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #6 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 Saturn SL's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3514.96.7
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 1992 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Saturn SL28 MPG $1,661
  7. 46Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1992 SLOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

SL MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
SL		 Gas 24 MPG 35 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SL		 Gas 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
SL		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SL		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g/mi

1992 Saturn SL vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 33 MPG · $1,682/yr SL saves $21/yr vs Isuzu Stylus 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Stylus saves $57/yr vs Mazda 323 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Precis 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Lemans 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lemans saves $111/yr vs Mercury Tracer 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Tracer saves $57/yr vs Mazda Protege 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $62/yr vs Ford Escort 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Escort saves $111/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Saturn SL?

Up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 Saturn SL use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Saturn SL?

The 1992 Saturn SL's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 Saturn SL per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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