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2000 Saturn SL MPG & fuel economy

The 2000 Saturn SL is a compact 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1999 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2000, it ranks 6th 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, 2000 #6 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2000 Saturn SL'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 2000 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  4. 4Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm30 MPG $1,550
  6. 6Saturn SL29 MPG $1,603
  7. 43Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703
2000 SLOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/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 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SL		 Gas 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
SL		 Gas 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SL		 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
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi

2000 Saturn SL vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Accent/Brio 28 MPG · $1,661/yr SL saves $57/yr vs Dodge Neon 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $119/yr vs Plymouth Neon 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $119/yr vs Toyota Corolla 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Corolla saves $53/yr vs Chevrolet Prizm 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Prizm saves $53/yr vs Daewoo Lanos 26 MPG · $1,788/yr SL saves $185/yr vs Mazda Protege 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $119/yr vs Ford Focus 27 MPG · $1,722/yr SL saves $119/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $143/yr vs Toyota Echo 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Echo saves $150/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Jetta Diesel saves $143/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2000 Saturn SL?

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

What fuel does the 2000 Saturn SL use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2000 Saturn SL?

The 2000 Saturn SL'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 2000 Saturn SL 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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