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Saturn · model year 2002
2002 Saturn Vue FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2002 Saturn Vue FWD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 20 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3050, and tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 26 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- $3050 EPA annual fuel cost
- 403.95 grams CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a front-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Buyers comfortable with a five-speed manual Mixed driving near 22 MPG combined
The 2002 Saturn Vue FWD is a compact set of numbers: 22 MPG combined, 20 city, and 26 highway. Its EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3050, and it emits 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile at the tailpipe. The front-wheel-drive layout, 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and five-speed manual transmission suit a buyer who prefers this specific gasoline SUV setup. Consider it when those drivetrain choices fit your driving and fuel budget.
What it is
The Vue FWD is Saturn’s 2002 sport utility vehicle in the 2WD EPA class. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline power. See Saturn cars.
Its powertrain pairs a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 22 MPG combined. That blends the Vue’s 20 MPG city rating and 26 MPG highway rating into one number for mixed driving.
The city figure matters more in stop-and-go use. The highway figure applies to steadier road travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3050. That is the yearly gasoline figure attached to this Vue’s official ratings.
Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 403.95 grams per mile.
How it compares
For a combined-MPG comparison, this Vue’s reference point is 22 MPG. Its separate ratings are 20 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.
Those numbers show the gap between urban and open-road use without changing the vehicle’s front-wheel-drive layout or gasoline powertrain.
Who it suits
This Vue suits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission.
It makes the most sense for someone whose driving can fit a 22 MPG combined rating and a $3050 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate.
Trade-offs
The 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual keep the powertrain straightforward, while the EPA figures point to higher fuel use in city driving than on the highway.
Front-wheel drive defines the drivetrain choice. The 20 MPG city rating is the lower part of its official fuel-economy range.
Verdict
Choose the 2002 Saturn Vue FWD if you want a front-wheel-drive SUV and accept its 22 MPG combined rating.
Budget around $3050 in EPA-estimated yearly fuel cost, with urban driving likely to align more closely with 20 MPG than 26 MPG. The manual transmission and gasoline engine give it a clear, simple specification, while its 403.95 grams-per-mile CO2 figure puts an emissions number beside the fuel bill.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 2002
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2002 Saturn Vue FWD’s combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The Vue FWD is rated at 20 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the EPA estimate it costs per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Does the 2002 Saturn Vue FWD have front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drivetrain is front-wheel drive, and its EPA class is Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
What is its tailpipe CO2 rating?
The rating is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
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