1984 · Compact Car · Gas

1984 Saab 900 MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Saab 900 is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1984 #27 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Saab 900's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
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27Saab 90021 MPG $2,214
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45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1984 900Other compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

900 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
— · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual 900	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
— · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual 900	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
— · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic 900	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
— · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic 900	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: —
Passenger volume: 87 cu ft
Cargo volume: 22 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

1984 Saab 900 vs. rivals

vs BMW 5 Series 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 900 saves $111/yr vs Volvo 240 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 240 Diesel saves $80/yr vs Volvo 240 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 240 saves $193/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr 900 saves $308/yr vs Cadillac Cimarron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cimarron saves $354/yr vs BMW 7 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 900 saves $369/yr vs Cadillac Eldorado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 900 saves $521/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 900 saves $886/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 500 13 MPG · $3,577/yr 900 saves $1,363/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Saab 900?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Saab 900 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Saab 900?