2004 Saab 9-3 fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2004 Saab 9-3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 30 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 30 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,900 for the least efficient.