1995 Saturn SL

The CarCody take

The 1995 Saturn SL is a compact car powered by a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 26 MPG, with 22 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,600. Front-wheel drive and gasoline power define its straightforward running-cost profile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive car People comfortable with a five-speed manual Mixed city and highway use

What it is

The SL is Saturn’s 1995 compact car. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, and a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA number is 26 MPG combined. That single figure gives a quick estimate for mixed city and highway driving.

The numbers

The EPA rates the SL at 22 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. The 10-MPG gap shows how much slower urban travel is than steady highway cruising.

At 26 MPG combined, the SL sits between those two ratings for a blended driving pattern.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $2,600. That is the listed yearly gasoline expense for this model, using the EPA’s combined-use estimate.

Your result will follow how much of your driving is in town versus on the highway: city use is rated at 22 MPG, while highway use is rated at 32 MPG.

How it compares

The SL’s own EPA spread is clear: highway mileage is 10 MPG higher than city mileage, and the combined rating is 26 MPG.

Who it suits

This car suits a buyer who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission.

It also fits drivers whose use mixes city streets and highways and who want one combined figure—26 MPG—to plan around.

Trade-offs

The 32-MPG highway rating is stronger than the 22-MPG city rating, so frequent urban trips will use more fuel than mostly highway travel.

The manual five-speed transmission is part of the powertrain, leaving this SL’s running profile tied to a gasoline engine rather than an alternative fuel system.

Verdict

Choose the 1995 Saturn SL if a compact front-wheel-drive car with a manual gearbox matches how you drive. Its 26 MPG combined rating gives a middle-ground fuel expectation, while the $2,600 EPA annual fuel cost sets the yearly budget marker. Highway commuters have the more favorable 32-MPG figure; city-heavy drivers should plan around 22 MPG. This is a simple fit for someone comfortable with gasoline power and five-speed manual operation, not a choice for minimizing fuel use in stop-and-go travel.