Saturn SC Gas Mileage

Over the years, the Saturn SC’s excellent gas mileage ratings have made it a popular choice for commuters on a budget looking for a slightly sporty flair. With gas mileage ratings that rivaled some of the best from overseas, Saturn aimed to go toe-to-toe with the competition. Saturn achieved laudable gas mileage results by paying particular attention to vehicle weight, as evidenced by the (don’t call them plastic) “dent-resistant polymer body panels.”

The attention-grabbing “accessorized” 2002 Saturn SC (shown above) demonstrated GM’s factory effort to go after a bit of the tuner market … in the looks department.

A 1.9 liter four cylinder engine — in both single overhead cam (SOHC) and dual overhead cam (DOHC) variants — was found under the hood of the SC (depending on the model). The SC1 carried the SOHC engine, which produced 100 horsepower (HP) and 114 foot pounds of torque, while the SC2 was fitted with the more powerful 16-valve DOHC engine, which produced 124 HP and 122 foot pounds of torque.

The SC coupe’s driver’s side third door (shown below) set the coupe apart from the competition, by providing enhanced access to the back seat for loading and unloading.

Saturn SC Gas Mileage: 1991-2002

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