2004 Saturn IonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
26
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 17 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
30.3MPG average+16.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 26 MPG · Owner reported avg: 30.3 MPG
Range: 21–41 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
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 30.3 real world MPG based on 17 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 342 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,590/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,437/yrHIGHEST | +$847 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,243/yrLOWEST | $-347 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,386/yr | $-204 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,609/yr | +$19 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,602/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,226/yr | +$636 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,664/yr | +$74 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,506/yr | $-84 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,566/yr | $-24 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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