Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn VUE MPG

Chart is based on 54 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Avalon and 266 fuel economy reports for the Saturn VUE.

Toyota Avalon MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2015	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	25	27	33	50	23.5
2015	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	light	1	4	5	90	70	42.0
2013	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	11	45	40	67	38.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	15	24	52	82	26.2
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	30	10	60	70	24.7
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	28	44	29	60	24.0
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	19	25	48	68	25.5
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2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	11	25	63	70	26.9
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	17	28	53	66	25.2
2004	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	13	17	19	52	65	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	18	3	70	73	26.3
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	73	28	70	23.7
2000	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	14	18	67	98	23.5

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Saturn VUE MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2009	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	lead	none	0	10	10	80	80	22.0
2009	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	34	14	47	60	17.2
2009	4dr SUV 222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	30	30	35	100	16.8
2009	4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	8	18	60	68	22.2
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	5	45	47	75	18.6
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	10	19	68	65	19.4
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	100	0	0	19.3
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2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	10	70	10	85	16.1
2008	4dr SUV 222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	5	50	30	15	80	17.2
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	8	78	8	8	70	23.2
2008	4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	2	37	11	50	71	21.7
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	9	7	79	92	22.9
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	14	12	73	83	21.8
2007	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	8	17	35	39	61	27.2
2007	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	6	10	84	85	24.8
2007	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	6	36	22	36	65	19.7
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	7	22	18	53	69	23.0
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	23	22	30	25	88	19.2
2005	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	3	56	40	93	21.3
2005	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	60	30	64	23.5
2005	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	8	23	51	18	77	26.9
2005	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	25	55	15	60	27.2
2004	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	21	32	41	68	21.3
2004	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	7	28	27	38	73	18.9
2004	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD	hills	med	hvy	1	87	0	12	65	22.1
2004	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	8	14	52	26	64	23.5
2003	4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	3	7	87	70	23.7
2003	4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	8	8	40	45	63	21.2
2003	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	none	23	24	25	27	60	26.0
2003	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	0	5	85	70	24.0
2003	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	0	0	95	5	58	27.9
2002	4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	48	27	23	75	22.0
2002	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	5	10	25	60	50	24.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Avalon's EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway are the best of any V6-powered large sedan. The Azera's numbers aren't too far behind (20/29). The LaCrosse's are (17/27). In our suburban driving we roughly matched the city figure. On the highway, though, we measured about 27. A number of factors might explain the shortfall. With a 70 mph limit, we were cruising well above the maximum speed of the EPA test cycle. Also, every seat was occupied and the trunk was chock full of luggage. Desire better fuel economy? Well, for the first time the Avalon is also available with a hybrid powertrain, specifically the same 200-horsepower (combined) unit available in the Camry. With this engine, the EPA ratings are 40/39. But you'll give up the more effortless acceleration and sweeter sound of the 268-horsepower V6. While the 3.5-liter V6 has changed very little since its introduction in the 2006 Avalon, and lacks the latest technology such as direct injection, it feels plenty strong and is among the best-sounding V6s. At low speeds and in turns traction is the limiting factor. All-wheel-drive would help, but unlike in the Buick isn't an option. The transmission remains the same six-speed automatic Toyota has offered since 2007. It's smooth and responsive, especially in sport mode (offered with the XLE Touring and Limited). If you desire to call the shifts yourself anyway, this can be done via either paddles flanking the steering wheel or the lever. Econ mode makes top mpg easier to attain by dulling throttle responses and quickening upshifts. see full Toyota Avalon review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	20 to 22 mpg overall, over 30 on trips. see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	On the highway, cruising at 78 mph, with the cruise on, and the a/c on, we get 31 mpg! see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding - 22 city, 31 hwy, 26 combined (in warm weather - cold temps radically affect fuel economy) see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the fuel economy outstanding for a 6-cyl. engine. I have power when I ned it and the fuel economy of many 4-cyle. vehicles. see full Toyota Avalon review
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent mileage the entire 8 years I have owned this car. Usually I get 22-24 in town and well over 32 on the highway sometimes up to 35 mpg if I keep at 65 when the RPM runs around 2000. see full Toyota Avalon review
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Average 24 mpg in town and generally 28-32 mpg on highway see full Toyota Avalon review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The XE 4 cylinder appears to get good gas mileage, we are hoping to attain the published mpg. see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	With only 1000 miles I am averaging over 24 MPG with a mix of 60% HWY/40% Suburban driving. see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	The book says 26/33 for mileage. Wife gets significantly less in town. I can get 24 to 25. On 1000 mile trip, I got 33, when car was less than 1 year old. Wife gets 20 in town, with short stop and go drive to work. see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	So far fuel economy is not as good as I expected, the car is still pretty new (<5 000 miles). see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	Excellent fuel economy for an SUV. see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	248 willing horsepower and 20/28 rated mpg that is delivered. see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I drive 33 miles one way to work 5 days a week. I can make to work and back 4 times before I have to fill up again and that includes running around town. I only had to put fuel in it once on my trip to North Carolina in August of 08. see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	twice as good as my last suv (a lexus) see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	I get the same milage as I got in my small coupe, but all the room of an SUV. see full Saturn VUE review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	After 100,000 miles I still get 25 - 26 mpg on the highway and 17-18 in town. see full Saturn VUE review

Saturn VUE Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be better, but being a former Ion owner I recognize that the break in process is a bit long and economy may improve over time. Would be nice if it got better fuel economy from the beginning and improved from that point. see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I wish the fuel economy was better but I knew what the fuel consumption rating was prior to purchasing the vehicle. It is a large engine (3.6 L) and for its size, a rather heavy vehicle. That weight, however, does add to the safety of the vehicle. see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	15 / 22 city and highway best I can do see full Saturn VUE review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Excellent Performance. Poor fuel economy even though it has the Honda powertrain see full Saturn VUE review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not as good miles per gallon as we expected. Around 21 mpg highway. see full Saturn VUE review
2006	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	On a good day, I get 19-20 in the city. It does better on the highway, upwards of 24-33. see full Saturn VUE review
2005	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	average 18 mpg over 38,000 see full Saturn VUE review