Saab 9-3 Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Saab 9-3's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Saab 9-3
Saab 9-3 Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2001 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 7 | 7 | 0 | 87 | 65 | 33.0 |
| 2001 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 7 | 7 | 0 | 87 | 65 | 33.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 7 | 7 | 0 | 87 | 65 | 33.0 | |
| With the turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2001 Saab 9-3 fuel economy has been averaging
33.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2001 Saab 9-3s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 87 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (7 percent), in heavy traffic (7 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2001 Saab 9-3 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Saab 9-3 MPG
| Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have been a tad disappointed in my newest car's fuel economy. My tuned to 340 hp 1995 Saab 900 SE was getting 29 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. Currently I am driving 75% city and suburban surface streets and the rest highway. This must explain my rather pedestrian 23 mpg current average. I did get 33 mpg on a fast long road haul to the east coast. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very good considering the power. I average 32mpg doing mostly highway. I cruise at 75mph and like to rev the engine in the city. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
4.7 litres per 100 km is a great mileage! |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Better than 30 mpg on long trips, even with 75+mph average speeds as reported by the onboard computer. Fantastic given the performance available. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
25 to 30 mpg on regular gas, depending on how many highway miles per tank. This is my first car that takes regular in more than ten years, at least $0.20 a gallon cheaper than premium. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Over 30 mpg highway if you set the cruise to the speed limit. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the frugal diesel engine is cheaper to run & better for the environment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Amazing fuel economy for such a powerful engine. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For a car with pretty good performance, it has very good acceleration (a little faster or as fast as the V6 Honda), and gets 22-24 city, 32-36 highway. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Great fuel economy (30mpg) for such a powerful car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
good fuel economy for the power |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
27 - 30 MPG |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
35 mpg (UK gallons !) from a 145 mph turbocharged 2 litre engine iis remarkable. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Given the current fuel prices the cars fuel economy and handling where a plus. I could not find a European styled car with the good fuel economy of a Saab. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
1. Its less than my old car. 2. The average figure I actually achieve are less than quoted on the manual! Unlike other cars that quote unachievable values. 3. On a highway the petrol version consumes just 1L more than the diesel |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Can do low 30s on the highway and mid-upper 20s around town. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
26mpg city, 33 mpg highway in REAL life |
| 2002 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
30 MPG or more on highway. On a 1000-mile road trip to Winnipeg & back this fall we averaged 32.3 MPG. |
