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2008 Saab 9-7 MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Saab 9-7 is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 65th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #65 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Saab 9-7's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 65Saab 9-716 MPG $2,906
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 9-7Other SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

9-7 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
9-7X AWD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
9-7X AWD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
9-7X AWD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2008 Saab 9-7 vs. rivals

vs Lexus RX 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 9-7 saves $56/yr vs BMW X3 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 9-7 saves $56/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr GL-Class Diesel saves $131/yr vs Cadillac SRX 17 MPG · $2,735/yr SRX saves $171/yr vs Land Rover LR2 17 MPG · $2,735/yr LR2 saves $171/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 9-7 saves $194/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr ML-Class Diesel saves $263/yr vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr R-Class Diesel saves $263/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Saab 9-7?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Saab 9-7 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Saab 9-7?

The 2008 Saab 9-7's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Saab 9-7 per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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