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2003 Saab 9-5 fuel economy

The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2003 Saab 9-5. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 28 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 22 MPG depending on version
City and highway
19 and 28 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
9-5
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 192822 MPG $3,050
9-5 Wagon
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 192822 MPG $3,050
9-5 Wagon
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 192722 MPG $3,750
9-5
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 172721 MPG $3,200
9-5
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 182721 MPG $3,900
9-5 Wagon
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 172620 MPG $3,350
9-5
Automatic 5-spd
6-cyl 3.0L Front-Wheel Drive 162419 MPG $4,350
9-5 Wagon
Automatic 5-spd
6-cyl 3.0L Front-Wheel Drive 162419 MPG $4,350
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 $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.

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