Against 282 other 4-cyl cars rated 2008–2010, the Vue trails their 25.1 mpg average by 2.1 mpg, about $140 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2002, the 3.6L 6-cyl Hybrid (2009), does 28 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.6L 6-cyl (2008–2010), 19: $650 a year apart.
Every Saturn Vue engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl Hybrid | 27 / 30 | 2009–2009 | $1,371 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl Hybrid | 24.3 / 31 | 2007–2010 | $1,407 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 19.8 / 26.5 | 2002–2007 | $1,707 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 / 26 | 2008–2010 | $1,745 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 / 25 | 2004–2007 | $1,920 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 23.5 | 2002–2003 | $1,969 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 16.3 / 23.7 | 2008–2010 | $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 Jeep Commander 16 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2010 Vue. The Vue is the cheapest of them to run: $730 a year less than the Jeep Commander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2008–2010 | +$140 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,859 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Saturn Vue gives up 7 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 20 in the city, $498 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Vue changed over the years
The Vue peaked in 2010 at 23 mpg (20 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 20.5 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $203 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 / 27 | 3 | $1,670 | |
| 2009 | 21 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,670 | |
| 2008 | 20 / 27.3 | 3 | $1,670 | |
| 2007 | 20.3 / 27 | 3 | $1,692 | |
| 2006 | 19 / 26 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 2005 | 19 / 26 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 2004 | 19.5 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 2003 | 18 / 25 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2002 | 18 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,873 |
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How we count
This page rests on 22 EPA ratings of the Saturn Vue — 7 engines across 2002–2010. 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 $2,859. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Saturn Vue get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, per EPA; its 3 versions that year range from 19 to 28. Across every year since 2002 the Vue has averaged 22.1 mpg.
Is the 2010 Vue more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Which Vue year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010, at 23 mpg combined (20 city, 27 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Vue get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
Yes: 23 mpg for the 2010 Vue against 18 for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, about $463 a year less to run.
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