Against 263 other 4-cyl cars rated 2001–2003, the L200 sits right on their 24.3 mpg average.
Every Saturn L200 engine, compared
The Saturn L200 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 21 / 29 | 2003–2003 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Acura TL gets 21 mpg, the Nissan Maxima 21 mpg and the Buick Regal 20.3 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2003 L200. The L200 is the cheapest of them to run: $292 a year less than the Buick Regal.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2003) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2001–2003 | +$20 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2003 Saturn L200 gives up 8 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 21 in the city, $505 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2003) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the L200 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the L200 was rated in, all of them at 24 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Saturn L200 — 1 engine across 2003–2003. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2003 Saturn L200 get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2003 the L200 has averaged 24 mpg.
Does the L200 get better gas mileage than the Acura TL?
Yes: 24 mpg for the 2003 L200 against 21 for the 2004 Acura TL, about $229 a year less to run.
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