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2003 Saab 9-3 fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2003 Saab 9-3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 28 highway.

At a glance

Combined
21 to 23 MPG depending on version
City and highway
19 and 28 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
9-3 Sport Sedan
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 192823 MPG $2,900
9-3 Sport Sedan
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 202923 MPG $2,900
9-3 Sport Sedan
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 192822 MPG $3,750
9-3 Sport Sedan
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 182721 MPG $3,900
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $3,900 for the least efficient.

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