The Saturn Vue, first introduced in 2002, is one of America’s most economical compact SUVs. Good gas mileage has long been a hallmark of the Vue. From its inception through the 2007 model year, city gas mileage ratings hovered around or above 20 miles per gallon (MPG), with highway ratings in the mid-to-high twenties. The 2008 model year marks a substantial redesign for the Vue. While the quality of the Vue has risen dramatically with the new European-inspired design, gas mileage ratings have fallen from previous years.
The 2008 Vue is available with three engine choices, based on trim level. The Vue XE FWD and Green Line (hybrid) models are fitted with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, rated at 169 horsepower. AWD Vue XE models are equipped with a 3.5 liter V-6 engine, rated at 222 horsepower, while the Vue XR and Vue Red Line are fitted with a DOHC 3.6 liter V-6 that pumps out 257 horsepower, topping the charts for the range. Gas mileage ratings for the Vue Green Line hybrid top the 2WD SUV highway charts.
Saturn Vue Gas Mileage - 2002-2008
| Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Disp. | Fuel | Trans. | City | Hwy |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE Greenline Hybrid | 4 cylinder | 2.4 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 25 | 32 |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.6 liter | R | (S6) Auto | 16 | 22 |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.6 liter | R | (L6) Auto | 16 | 22 |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L6) Auto | 15 | 22 |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.6 liter | R | (S6) Auto | 16 | 24 |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.6 liter | R | (L6) Auto | 16 | 23 |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.4 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 19 | 26 |
| 2007 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 19 | 25 |
| 2007 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 22 | 27 |
| 2007 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 23 | 29 |
| 2007 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 20 | 28 |
| 2007 | Saturn | VUE Hybrid | 4 cylinder | 2.4 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 32 |
| 2006 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 19 | 25 |
| 2006 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 22 | 27 |
| 2006 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 20 | 28 |
| 2006 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 23 | 29 |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 21 | 26 |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 19 | 25 |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 20 | 28 |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 23 | 29 |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 22 | 27 |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 22 | 28 |
| 2004 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 21 | 26 |
| 2004 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 19 | 25 |
| 2004 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 22 | 28 |
| 2004 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 24 | 29 |
| 2004 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 20 | 28 |
| 2003 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 21 | 26 |
| 2003 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.0 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 19 | 25 |
| 2003 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 22 | 28 |
| 2003 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 23 | 28 |
| 2003 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 6 cylinder | 3.0 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 20 | 26 |
| 2002 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 6 cylinder | 3.0 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 19 | 25 |
| 2002 | Saturn | VUE AWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 21 | 26 |
| 2002 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 23 | 28 |
| 2002 | Saturn | VUE FWD | 4 cylinder | 2.2 liter | R | (AV) Auto | 22 | 28 |
Note: the EPA tweaked their testing procedure, starting with the 2008 model year, with the end result being that the 2008 MPG estimates are now lower than previous years. As always, YMMV.
6 comments ↓
I own a 2004 saturn vue fwd manual 5 and I have never gotten more than 20.75 miles per gallon no matter how or where I drive. I purchased the vehicle for the 24/29 rating on the mileage but, it is indeed a lie! It’s been a good vehicle overall and I have 88500 miles on it as of 5/20/2008
We have a 4cyl. 2004 manual VUE and have always gotten gas mileage in the high 20’s, typically around 28-29, even with driving in the city and highway combined.
Our car currently has over 55,000 miles on it.
We have the 2003 w/manual trans. we have gotten as high as 32 mph on long trips and get low 20’s if hubby is driving city and I get mid to high 20’s city driving. Driving style makes a big difference in this vehicle.
I just bought one over the weekend. We love the car, but the mileage sucks and we’re considering taking it back. After a couple hundred miles and tanks of gas, we’re only getting 19 to 20 highway and far less city. Yuck! Might want to think twice on this one next time.
We just bought a 2003 AWD V6. The mileage is supposed to be 19 and 25, but it’s horrible. It drinks gas like like a V8. Usually between 19 and 21 on the highway. We may trade it soon.
I own a 2005 saturn vue fwd manual 5 and I have never gotten more than 24-25.5mpg on average. I also have a 2004 v6 saturn vue and on average drive 22-24mpg. Therefore, all of the above feedback before mine seem to be innacurate. I am also not that of a delicate driver. I have come to really love these saturn vues.
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