Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2008–2010, the Outlook sits right on their 19.7 mpg average.
Every Saturn Outlook engine, compared
The Saturn Outlook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 / 23.5 | 2007–2010 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18 mpg, the Nissan Xterra 18 mpg and the Cadillac SRX 18.8 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2010 Outlook. The Outlook is the cheapest of them to run: $112 a year less than the Jeep Liberty.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2008–2010 | +$72 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Saturn Outlook gives up 7 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 16 in the city, $730 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Outlook changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Outlook was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Saturn Outlook — 1 engine across 2007–2010. 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 $3,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Saturn Outlook get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Outlook has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2010 Outlook more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Does the Outlook get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
Yes: 19 mpg for the 2010 Outlook against 18 for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, about $112 a year less to run.
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