Saturn · model year 1993
1993 Saturn SL
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The 1993 Saturn SL is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 25 MPG combined, with 21 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 25 MPG combined EPA rating
- 32 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 21 MPG city rating
- $2,700 EPA annual fuel cost
- Manual transmission requires driver input
- 355.48 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact gasoline car Commuters with substantial highway driving Drivers comfortable with a five-speed manual
Choose the 1993 Saturn SL if you want a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. The 25 MPG combined rating is reasonable for mixed driving, but the split matters: 21 MPG in city use and 32 MPG on the highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe output is 355.48 grams per mile. This car suits drivers who can work with a manual gearbox and spend enough time on highways to benefit from its higher rating.
What it is
The 1993 Saturn SL is a compact car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive and a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 25 MPG combined. That blends the 21 MPG city rating with the 32 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
Expect the rating to move with your route. City driving is rated at 21 MPG, while highway driving reaches 32 MPG. The combined figure is 25 MPG.
The car's tailpipe CO2 figure is 355.48 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700. That is the listed yearly gasoline cost for this vehicle, not a purchase price.
At 25 MPG combined, the SL's fuel use sits between its city and highway ratings. More stop-and-go driving points toward the lower city figure.
How it compares
Within its own figures, the SL favors highway mileage over city mileage: 32 MPG versus 21 MPG. Its 25 MPG combined number is the useful middle ground for mixed driving.
Its 25 MPG combined number provides a direct reference for mixed driving.
Who it suits
This SL fits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox.
It makes the most sense for someone whose driving includes enough highway travel to use its 32 MPG highway rating.
Trade-offs
This car uses a manual five-speed transmission, while the compact body keeps its category clear.
Fuel economy depends on where you drive. The 21 MPG city rating is 11 MPG below the highway figure, so frequent urban trips work against its combined rating.
Verdict
The 1993 Saturn SL is a straightforward compact for drivers comfortable with a manual transmission. Its 25 MPG combined rating gives a clear expectation for mixed use, while the 32 MPG highway figure rewards longer open-road trips.
Budget $2,700 for the EPA's annual gasoline cost. Choose this SL when front-wheel drive, a four-cylinder engine, and highway-oriented economy match your daily routes.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 355 g per mile
- Model year
- 1993
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1993 Saturn SL's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does the SL use?
It has a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1993 Saturn SL front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
The listed tailpipe CO2 output is 355.48 grams per mile.