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Saab 9-3 MPG

EPA fuel economy for 145 Saab 9-3 trims sold from 1999 to 2012. Best ever: 24 MPG (2012 9-3 Convertible). Latest model year 2012: 21 to 24 MPG combined across 10 trims.

24best combined MPG (2012)
20 / 32city / highway of the best trim
18lowest combined MPG (2009)
14model years rated
$2,800a year to fuel, cheapest 2012 trim at EPA prices

Saab 9-3 fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Saab 9-3 to fuel is the 9-3 Convertible, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFV (24 MPG) at $2,800 a year. The 9-3 SportCombi, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFV (21 MPG) costs $3,200, so the thriftier trim saves $400 a year and $2,000 over five years.

2012 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
9-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVManual 6-spdFWDGasoline or E8524$2,800cheapest
9-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVManual 6-spdFWDGasoline or E8524$2,800cheapest
9-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVManual 6-spdFWDGasoline or E8524$2,800cheapest
9-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular23$2,920+$120
9-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular23$2,920+$120
9-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular22$3,050+$250
9-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVAuto (S6)FWDGasoline or E8522$3,050+$250
9-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular22$3,050+$250
9-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVAuto (S6)FWDGasoline or E8521$3,200+$400
9-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVAuto (S6)FWDGasoline or E8521$3,200+$400

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Saab 9-3 MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
20122420329-3 Convertible, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFV, Manual 6-spd10
20112421309-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd10
20102421319-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd12
20092319299-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd20
20082319299-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd16
20072219289-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd12
20062320289-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd12
20052319299-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
20042420309-3 Sport Sedan, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd8
20032320299-3 Convertible, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
20022420309-3, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
20012219289-3, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd10
20002219279-3, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd10
19992118259-3, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd7

Every Saab 9-3 trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
20129-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVManual 6-spdFWDGasoline or E85203224370$2,800
20129-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVManual 6-spdFWDGasoline or E85203224370$2,800
20129-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVManual 6-spdFWDGasoline or E85203224370$2,800
20129-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular203023386$2,920
20129-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular203023386$2,920
20129-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular182822404$3,050
20129-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVAuto (S6)FWDGasoline or E85192922404$3,050
20129-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular182822404$3,050
20129-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVAuto (S6)FWDGasoline or E85182821423$3,200
20129-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFVAuto (S6)FWDGasoline or E85182821423$3,200
20119-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,800
20119-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,800
20119-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular202823386$2,920
20119-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular202923386$2,920
20119-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular202923386$2,920
20119-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192722404$3,050
20119-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192621423$3,200
20119-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192621423$3,200
20119-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172720444$3,360
20119-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172720444$3,360
20109-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,800
20109-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,800
20109-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular202923386$2,920
20109-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular202923386$2,920
20109-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular202923386$2,920
20109-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192722404$3,050
20109-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)AWDPremium192722404$3,740
20109-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192822404$3,050
20109-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192722404$3,050
20109-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)AWDRegular192722404$3,050
20109-3 Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172721423$3,200
20109-3X SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172721423$3,200
20099-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,920
20099-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,920
20099-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular192722404$3,050
20099-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192722404$3,050
20099-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192822404$3,050
20099-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192722404$3,050
20099-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular182621423$3,200
20099-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular172721423$3,200
20099-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular182621423$3,200
20099-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular172721423$3,200
20099-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular162619468$3,540
20099-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular162619468$3,540
20099-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular162619468$3,540
20099-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular152418494$3,730
20099-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular152418494$3,730
20099-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular152418494$3,730
20099-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular152418494$3,730
20099-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular152418494$3,730
20099-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular152418494$3,730
20099-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular152418494$3,730
20089-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192923386$3,580
20089-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192923386$3,580
20089-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium182722404$3,740
20089-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192621423$3,920
20089-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium182420444$4,120
20089-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium182420444$4,120
20089-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spd4WD/AWDPremium162419468$4,330
20089-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spd4WD/AWDPremium162419468$4,330
20089-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium162619468$4,330
20089-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium162619468$4,330
20089-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium162619468$4,330
20089-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDPremium152418494$4,580
20089-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDPremium152418494$4,580
20089-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium152418494$4,580
20089-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium152418494$4,580
20089-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium152418494$4,580
20079-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192822404$3,740
20079-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192822404$3,740
20079-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192822404$3,740
20079-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20079-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium182721423$3,920
20079-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium182721423$3,920
20079-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular162619468$3,540
20079-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular162619468$3,540
20079-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular162619468$3,540
20079-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular152618494$3,730
20079-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular152618494$3,730
20079-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular152618494$3,730
20069-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium202823386$3,580
20069-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192923386$3,580
20069-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium202823386$3,580
20069-3 SportCombi2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192923386$3,580
20069-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192721423$3,920
20069-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium172520444$4,120
20069-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium162619468$4,330
20069-3 Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium152619468$4,330
20069-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium162619468$4,330
20069-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium152619468$4,330
20069-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium162619468$4,330
20069-3 SportCombi2.8 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium152619468$4,330
20059-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192923386$3,580
20059-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192622404$3,740
20059-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192822404$3,050
20059-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192622404$3,740
20059-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192822404$3,050
20059-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium172519468$4,330
20049-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203024370$2,800
20049-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,740
20049-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium182822404$3,740
20049-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192822404$3,740
20049-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular192722404$3,050
20049-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium182521423$3,920
20049-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium182721423$3,920
20049-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium172620444$4,120
20039-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium202923386$3,580
20039-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 5-spdFWDRegular192823386$2,920
20039-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular202923386$2,920
20039-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192822404$3,740
20039-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20039-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 5-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20029-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium203024370$3,430
20029-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium203024370$3,430
20029-32.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20029-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20029-3 Viggen2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172620444$4,120
20029-3 Viggen Convertible2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172620444$4,120
20019-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192822404$3,740
20019-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
20019-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192822404$3,740
20019-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
20019-3 Viggen2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182822404$3,740
20019-3 Viggen Convertible2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182822404$3,740
20019-32.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,920
20019-32.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182521423$3,200
20019-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182521423$3,200
20019-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium192621423$3,920
20009-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192722404$3,050
20009-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,740
20009-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192722404$3,050
20009-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,740
20009-3 Viggen2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20009-3 Viggen Convertible2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182721423$3,920
20009-32.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium172420444$4,120
20009-32.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182320444$3,360
20009-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium172420444$4,120
20009-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182320444$3,360
19999-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182521423$3,200
19999-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182521423$3,200
19999-32.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172520444$4,120
19999-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172520444$4,120
19999-32.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,540
19999-3 Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,540
19999-3 Viggen2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Saab 9-3?

The most efficient Saab 9-3 the EPA has rated is the 2012 9-3 Convertible at 24 MPG combined (20 city, 32 highway).

What MPG does the 2012 Saab 9-3 get?

2012 Saab 9-3 trims range from 21 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Saab 9-3 has the worst fuel economy?

The 2009 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Saab 9-3 for a year?

At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Saab 9-3 to fuel is the 9-3 Convertible, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFV (24 MPG) at $2,800 a year. The 9-3 SportCombi, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, FFV (21 MPG) costs $3,200, so the thriftier trim saves $400 a year and $2,000 over five years.

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