2003 SaturnL200

Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.2 L 4-cyl

24MPGcombined

21city

29highway

A year of fuel$2,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe370.3 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 278 saturn cars

Combined MPG 24 MPGbest 29 · avg 24

Annual fuel cost $2,800best $2,300 · avg $2,890

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2003 Saturn L200 is a gasoline-powered midsize car with front-wheel drive. It has a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Official fuel economy is 21 MPG in the city, 29 MPG on the highway and 24 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 370.29 g per mile. Its EPA class is Midsize Cars. For shoppers considering fuel use alongside a car's basic configuration, the L200's engine, drivetrain and transmission are clearly specified. The model belongs to Saturn's L100/200 family, and L100/200 is also listed as the base model.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers seeking a gasoline-powered midsize car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. The MPG and annual fuel cost figures help assess fuel-use expectations.

What is good

24 MPG combined
29 MPG highway
Front-wheel drive
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800

What to know first

21 MPG city
4-speed automatic transmission

Verdict

The 2003 Saturn L200 combines a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. Its 24 MPG combined rating and $2,800 EPA annual fuel cost provide useful points for considering running costs.