2006 Saab 9-3 fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2006 Saab 9-3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 28 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 28 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,550 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 | 28 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 26 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 26 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,550 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.