DecodedCarsSaleen Performance S281 Family
2 model years from 2008 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2009
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 14–14 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 S281 Family in brief
The 2009 Saleen Performance S281 Family is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway), 35% worse than the 2009 subcompact car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Saleen Performance S281 Family has 2 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 14 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 14 MPG.
2009 S281 Family pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 35% below the 2009 subcompact car average of 21.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 S281 Family
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 20 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2009 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Roush Performance Mustang | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saleen Performance. How we calculate this →