Petrol · 2003–2007
Saturn Ion
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Saturn Ion. By the official figures, the 2007 uses 9.8 L/100km: 29 mpg UK, 24 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.8 L/100km
- 2007 official
- UK mpg
- 29 mpg
- US mpg
- 24 mpg
What a Ion costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $28.81 per 100 km | $3,169 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $23.67 per 100 km | $2,627 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £27.51 per 100 miles | £1,925 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.14 per 100 miles | $2,449 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
Saturn Ion questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Saturn Ion?
The 2007 Saturn Ion uses 9.8 L/100km by its official figures: 29 mpg in UK gallons and 24 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Saturn Ion cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,169 in New Zealand, $2,627 in Australia, £1,925 in United Kingdom, $2,449 in United States.
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What will a drive in your Ion cost?
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