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1999 Saturn SC MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Saturn SC is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1998 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 25 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #8 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Saturn SC's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3615.36.5
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 1999 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Metro37 MPG $1,257
  2. 2Suzuki SW35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Toyota Paseo31 MPG $1,500
  6. 8Saturn SC29 MPG $1,603
  7. 36Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA11 MPG $5,386
1999 SCOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

SC MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
SC		 Gas 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SC		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
SC		 Gas 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SC		 Gas 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1999 Saturn SC vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Esteem 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Sentra/200SX 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Accent 28 MPG · $1,661/yr SC saves $57/yr vs Toyota Tercel 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Tercel saves $103/yr vs Honda Civic 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Civic saves $194/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Beetle Diesel saves $143/yr vs Toyota Paseo 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Paseo saves $103/yr vs Chevrolet Metro 37 MPG · $1,257/yr Metro saves $347/yr vs Suzuki SW 35 MPG · $1,329/yr SW saves $275/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Saturn SC?

Up to 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Saturn SC use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Saturn SC?

The 1999 Saturn SC's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Saturn SC per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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