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2011 Saab 9-3 fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 30 highway.

At a glance

Combined
20 to 24 MPG depending on version
City and highway
21 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

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
9-3 Sport Sedan
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 213024 MPG $2,800
9-3 SportCombi
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 213024 MPG $2,800
9-3 Sedan AWD
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L All-Wheel Drive 202923 MPG $2,900
9-3 Sport Sedan
Automatic (S5)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 192722 MPG $3,050
9-3 SportCombi
Automatic (S5)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 192621 MPG $3,200
9-3 Sedan AWD
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.0L All-Wheel Drive 172720 MPG $3,350
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 $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.

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