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2009 Saab 9-3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Saab 9-3 is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2009, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #17 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2009 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 17Saab 9-323 MPG $2,022
  7. 33Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2009 9-3Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/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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10 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 27 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
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 16 MPG 26 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2009 Saab 9-3 vs. rivals

vs BMW 3 Series Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr 9-3 saves $34/yr vs Volvo C30 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S60 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S40 24 MPG · $1,938/yr S40 saves $84/yr vs Acura TSX 25 MPG · $2,370/yr 9-3 saves $348/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 9-3 saves $800/yr vs Lexus GS Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 9-3 saves $554/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 9-3 saves $1,464/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 9-3 saves $1,681/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Saab 9-3?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Saab 9-3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Saab 9-3?

The 2009 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Saab 9-3 per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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