2008 Saab 9-3 fuel economy
The EPA lists 12 versions of the 2008 Saab 9-3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 29 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 19 and 29 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 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 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 Aero Sedan AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,550 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.