Saab 9-5 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 9-5's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Saab 9-5
Saab 9-5 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 |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 60 | 31.4 |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 60 | 31.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 60 | 31.4 | |
| With the turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Saab 9-5 fuel economy has been averaging
31.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Saab 9-5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 95 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (5 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2003 Saab 9-5 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 9-5 MPG
| Saab 9-5 Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
So far doing mixed highway and suburban driving, getting about 26-28 on the highway while around 19-22 driving around suburbs. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fuel economy is outstanding for such a fast car. At a steady 100 km/h speed, I can keep my economy numbers at 7.5 L/100km or lower |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets 29mpg highway if you keep it at 70mph. Just completed 700 mile weekend trip with extended 85-90mph speeds, averaging 26.5mpg. Avg 22/23 in the city. Can run regular with only slight performance degrade. What other 260hp car gets this mileage? |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Sportiness with fuel economy. Great combination |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Does pretty good for size of car |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
35-40 mpg HWY and 25 city for a large luxury sedan with impressive acceleration |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
4 hours of 70-75 mph, summer temperatures with the A/C on -- 35 miles to the Imperial gallon |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
9-5 get close to 30 mpg on highway, very close to what econ cars get. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for power avaialable |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Excellent for such a large and powerful car. I consistently get about 28 mpg in mixed driving, normally with a good share of very congested urban driving in the mix. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For a car with this much power, the mileage is great. Even with a roof rack and some heavy feet, it gets 22+ mpg in mixed driving. Very rare for a car with this kind of performance. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hard acceleration and high speed passes still return 22-23 mpg. Easy driving, 29-30 mpg. The 250 hp 4 cylinder is very responsive with minimal turbo lag. |
| Saab 9-5 Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I had hoped for better economy from 2.3L, but it is really really really hard not to go like a bat out of hell with all of the available power! |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The hotter running turbo-charged engine requires mid and / or high test. |
