2012 Saab 9-3 fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2012 Saab 9-3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 32 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 32 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 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L FFV | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 32 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L FFV | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 32 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L FFV | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L FFV | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.