Saleen · 2008–2009 · Gas

Saleen S281 Family MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Saleen S281 Family, from 2008 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2009, at 14 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2009 model is 33% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (14 vs. 21 MPG).

Most efficient year200914 MPG combined
Latest (2009)14 MPG$4,232/yr to fuel
First rated (2008)14 MPG$4,232/yr at today's prices
Model years rated22 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • S281 Family, 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 S281 Family model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2009 Gas 14 MPG 11 / 18 21 — 1 $4,232
2008 Gas 14 MPG 12 / 18 20 — 1 $4,232

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare S281 Family model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Saleen S281 Family year has the best fuel economy?

The 2008 Saleen S281 Family, rated up to 14 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $4,232 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Saleen S281 Family?

The 2009 Saleen S281 Family is rated up to 14 MPG combined.

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