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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 front-wheel-drive midsize gasoline car. EPA lists annual fuel cost of $3,350, and tailpipe CO2 measures 444.35 grams per mile for this vehicle.
Good to know
- 26 MPG highway EPA rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 3.6 L 6-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 17 MPG city EPA rating
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,350 annual EPA fuel cost
- 444.35 g/mi tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers whose miles include substantial highway travel Buyers seeking a midsize front-wheel-drive car
The 2010 Saturn Aura is a gasoline midsize car with front-wheel drive and a 3.6 L six-cylinder engine. Its 20 MPG combined rating gives a clear baseline for fuel planning, while the 17 city and 26 highway figures show how route type changes consumption. EPA lists $3,350 in annual fuel cost and 444.35 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. It fits buyers who want this powertrain and drivetrain layout and can accept the running cost that comes with them.
What it is
The Aura is a 2010 Saturn car in the EPA Midsize Cars class. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined. The rating breaks down to 17 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.
That nine-MPG gap means the driving mix changes the result: highway miles use less fuel than city miles under the separate ratings.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350. That is the yearly gasoline-cost figure attached to this car's official ratings.
Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
How it compares
For a side-by-side, start with the Aura's 20 MPG combined number, then check whether your driving is closer to its 17 MPG city or 26 MPG highway rating.
Those figures describe its place as a gasoline midsize car; another car needs its own EPA numbers for a direct comparison.
Who it suits
The Aura suits a buyer seeking a midsize car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, especially when the EPA highway figure is more relevant than the city figure.
To see other Saturn models, browse Saturn cars.
Trade-offs
The 3.6 L six-cylinder engine is paired with a 20 MPG combined rating, while city driving is rated at 17 MPG.
Its annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350, and tailpipe output is 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2010 Saturn Aura if its midsize-car layout, front-wheel drive, and automatic transmission fit your needs.
Budget around $3,350 in annual gasoline cost under the EPA figure. The 26 MPG highway rating is more favorable than its 17 MPG city result, so this car makes more sense for drivers whose miles lean toward highway use.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 2010
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.6 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2010 Saturn Aura's combined MPG?
The Aura is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 17 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350.
What engine does the Aura use?
It has a 3.6 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 2010 Aura front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Aura uses front-wheel drive.
What is the Aura's tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
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