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1987 Saab 900 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Saab 900 is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 34th 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 · 24 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, 1987 #34 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 34Saab 90021 MPG $2,214
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 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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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
900		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
900		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
900 Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
900		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
900 Convertible		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
900		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
900		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Saab 900 vs. rivals

vs Volvo 240 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 240 saves $101/yr vs Acura Legend 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 900 saves $111/yr vs BMW 5 Series 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 900 saves $111/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr 900 saves $98/yr vs Cadillac Cimarron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cimarron saves $354/yr vs Volvo 780 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 900 saves $521/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 260 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 900 saves $904/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 900 saves $1,077/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Saab 900?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Saab 900 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Saab 900?

The 1987 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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Saab 900 per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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