Saturn · 2001–2005 · Gas
Saturn L300 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Saturn L300, from 2001 to 2005. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2004, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2005 model is 5% more efficient than the best 2001 model (21 vs. 20 MPG). The 2005 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (21 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- L300, 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 L300 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2004 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 21 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20.5 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | 18 / 24 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,325 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare L300 model years
See how much a newer L300 would save over an older one.
Models similar to the Saturn L300
Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn L300 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2004 Saturn L300, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Saturn L300 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Saturn L300?
The 2005 Saturn L300 is rated up to 21 MPG combined.