2004 Saturn Ion fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2004 Saturn Ion. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 32 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 26 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 23 and 32 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ion Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Ion Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Ion Automatic 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Ion Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.