1996 Saturn SWFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
28
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
34.6MPG average+23.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 28 MPG · Owner reported avg: 34.6 MPG
Range: 34–35 MPG
Driving mix: City 54% / Highway 46%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 34.6 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
35
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$0
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 317 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.9L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection, Multi-Point Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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