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2004 Saab 9-3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Saab 9-3 is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 48 compact cars rated for 2004, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 20 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2004 #30 of 48 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2004 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  6. 30Saab 9-324 MPG $1,938
  7. 48Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2004 9-3Other compact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

9-3 MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2004 Saab 9-3 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 9-3 saves $639/yr vs Acura TSX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 9-3 saves $639/yr vs Volvo S40 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 9-3 saves $639/yr vs Infiniti G35 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 9-3 saves $387/yr vs Volvo S60 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 9-3 saves $756/yr vs Jaguar X-Type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 9-3 saves $1,181/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Saab 9-3?

Up to 24 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Saab 9-3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Saab 9-3?

The 2004 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2004 Saab 9-3 per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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