Saturn · model year 1996
1996 Saturn SC
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 1996 Saturn SC is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 29 MPG combined, with 25 city and 36 highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,300, and tailpipe CO2 is 306.45 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 29 MPG combined on the EPA rating
- 36 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 25 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $2,300
- Tailpipe CO2 of 306.45 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline subcompact with a manual transmission Highway-focused driving where the 36 MPG rating applies Drivers seeking a subcompact with front-wheel drive
Choose the 1996 Saturn SC if a small gasoline car with a stick shift and front-wheel drive matches your priorities. Its fuel picture is straightforward: 29 MPG overall, with a 25-MPG city estimate and a 36-MPG highway estimate. The EPA's yearly fuel-cost figure is $2,300, and its tailpipe CO2 figure is 306.45 grams per mile. Those numbers give you a clear basis for deciding whether this older subcompact fits your driving mix.
What it is
The 1996 Saturn SC is a subcompact car that runs on 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 29 MPG combined. That rating puts the city and highway numbers into one measure for comparing everyday fuel use.
The EPA numbers
The SC returns 25 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 29 MPG.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 306.45 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate for this gasoline SC is $2,300. That is the yearly figure supplied for its fuel use.
How it compares
Use the SC's 29 combined MPG, 25 city MPG, and 36 highway MPG as its comparison figures against other cars.
Who it suits
The SC suits a driver looking for a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its highway rating is higher than its city rating, so the split between those driving conditions matters when judging its fuel use.
Trade-offs
The manual five-speed transmission and front-wheel-drive layout define how this SC is configured. Its 25 city MPG is lower than its 36 highway MPG, while the combined figure settles at 29 MPG.
The EPA also lists 306.45 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile and an annual fuel-cost estimate of $2,300.
Verdict
Choose the 1996 Saturn SC if a small gasoline car with a stick shift and front-wheel drive matches your priorities. Its fuel picture is straightforward: 29 MPG overall, with a 25-MPG city estimate and a 36-MPG highway estimate. The EPA's yearly fuel-cost figure is $2,300, and its tailpipe CO2 figure is 306.45 grams per mile. Those numbers give you a clear basis for deciding whether this older subcompact fits your driving mix.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 29 MPG
- City MPG
- 25 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 36 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 306 g per mile
- Model year
- 1996
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1996 Saturn SC's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 25 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway.
How much does the EPA estimate fuel will cost each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,300.
What engine and transmission does the SC use?
It has a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1996 Saturn SC front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
The listed tailpipe output is 306.45 grams per mile.
What kind of vehicle is the Saturn SC?
It is a gasoline car in the EPA subcompact-car class.