Saturn · 2003–2007 · Gas
Saturn Ion MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Saturn Ion, from 2003 to 2007. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2007, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2007 model is 4% more efficient than the best 2003 model (26 vs. 25 MPG). The 2007 model is 13% more efficient than the median compact car that year (26 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Ion, 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 Ion model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 32 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2006 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 32 | 23.5 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2005 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 32 | 24.5 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2004 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2003 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Ion model years
See how much a newer Ion would save over an older one.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn Ion year has the best fuel economy?
The 2004 Saturn Ion, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.
Which Saturn Ion year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2003 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 Ion?
The 2007 Saturn Ion is rated up to 26 MPG combined.