1991 Saturn S-Series SC 5MT
Photo: 1994 Saturn SL2, front left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Saturn SL 001 by JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 96 Saturn SL2 (6983957006) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1993 Saturn SL1 1.9L rear 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1994 Saturn SL2, rear left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (1991–1995); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1994 Saturn SL2, front left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saturn SL 001 by JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 96 Saturn SL2 (6983957006) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Saturn SL1 1.9L rear 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Saturn SL2, rear left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Saturn S-Series SC 5MT is a 124-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,050 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 124 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The S-Series measures 175.8 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,050 ($28,754 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LL0 1.9L DOHC inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 124 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 90.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.8 in |
| Width | 67.6 in |
| Height | 50.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 26.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Saturn S-Series SC 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1991 Saturn S-Series.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.