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1993 Saturn SL MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 Saturn SL is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1992 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1993, it ranks 5th 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 · 33 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, 1993 #5 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1993 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 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 1993 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer28 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Saturn SL28 MPG $1,661
  6. 46Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental11 MPG $5,386
1993 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 33 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SL		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
SL		 Gas 21 MPG 32 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SL		 Gas 21 MPG 30 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

1993 Saturn SL vs. rivals

vs Isuzu Stylus 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sephia 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $62/yr vs Geo Prizm 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $62/yr vs Mazda 323 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Lemans 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lemans saves $111/yr vs Toyota Corolla 26 MPG · $1,788/yr SL saves $128/yr vs Plymouth Sundance/Duster 26 MPG · $1,788/yr SL saves $128/yr vs Mercury Tracer 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda Protege 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $62/yr vs Mitsubishi Precis 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 1993 Saturn SL?

Up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1993 Saturn SL use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1993 Saturn SL?

The 1993 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 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1993 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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