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Saturn · model year 2010
2010 Saturn Aura
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2010 Saturn Aura is a midsize front-wheel-drive car with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 26 MPG, with 22 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,600. It runs on gasoline and is listed with FFV alternative-fuel type.
Good to know
- 26 MPG combined EPA rating
- 33 MPG highway estimate
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.4 L four-cylinder engine with automatic S6
Watch for
- 22 MPG city estimate
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2,600
- 341.81 g/mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize front-wheel-drive car Mostly highway driving within the EPA estimates
The 2010 Saturn Aura makes sense for someone seeking a midsize gasoline car with simple front-wheel-drive hardware and a clear EPA fuel baseline. Plan around 26 MPG overall, knowing real use will vary between the 22 MPG city and 33 MPG highway ratings. The $2,600 annual fuel estimate deserves attention, especially for frequent urban driving. Its FFV listing adds flexibility in fuel classification, while the 341.81 g-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure gives another way to judge its running impact.
What it is
The Aura is Saturn's 2010 midsize car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and an automatic S6 transmission. Gasoline is the listed fuel, and the alternative-fuel entry is FFV. See more Saturn cars.
The numbers
The figure to start with is 26 MPG combined. That blends the EPA's 22 MPG city estimate with its 33 MPG highway estimate.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,600. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 341.81 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Aura's chart figure is 26 combined MPG. For a side-by-side with other midsize cars, use its 22 city MPG and 33 highway MPG to match the driving split that matters to you.
Who it suits
It suits a driver who wants a midsize car with front-wheel drive and a higher highway figure than city figure, while budgeting around $2,600 a year for fuel.
Trade-offs
The 33 MPG highway rating is 11 MPG above the 22 MPG city rating, so stop-and-go driving will use more fuel. The listed annual fuel cost and 341.81 g-per-mile CO2 figure are part of that choice.
Verdict
Choose the Aura if a 2010 midsize car with a four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission and front-wheel drive fits your needs. Its 26 MPG combined result gives a straightforward fuel benchmark, but the EPA's $2,600 yearly estimate is the number to weigh against your budget. Highway trips are its stronger efficiency case; city-heavy use will not match that figure.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 26 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 342 g per mile
- Model year
- 2010
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2010 Saturn Aura's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
What are the city and highway MPG figures?
The Aura is rated at 22 MPG city and 33 MPG highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,600.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine with an automatic S6 transmission.
Is the 2010 Aura front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What fuel does the Aura use?
Gasoline is listed as its fuel, with FFV shown as the alternative-fuel type.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
The listed tailpipe output is 341.81 grams per mile.
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