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2005 Saab 9-3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Saab 9-3 is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2005, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #29 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2811.98.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2005 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. 5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  6. 29Saab 9-322 MPG $2,114
  7. 43Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2005 9-3Other compact carsClass median: $1,860/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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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

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
404 g/mi

2005 Saab 9-3 vs. rivals

vs Audi A4 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 9-3 saves $355/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 9-3 saves $355/yr vs Acura TSX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 9-3 saves $462/yr vs Volvo S40 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 9-3 saves $580/yr vs Infiniti G35 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 9-3 saves $334/yr vs Volvo S60 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 9-3 saves $580/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Saab 9-3?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Saab 9-3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Saab 9-3?

The 2005 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Saab 9-3 per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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