Saab 9-3 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Saab 9-3 model year from 1999 to 2012 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 9-3 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2012 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Saab 9-3 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 18–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 18–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 20–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 21–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 21–22 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 20–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–21 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
2012 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2012 9-3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 32 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 32 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 32 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
2011 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2011 9-3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
2010 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2010 9-3 was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2009 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2009 9-3 was EPA-rated in 20 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2008 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2008 9-3 was EPA-rated in 16 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2007 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2007 9-3 was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 26 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 26 | 18 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 26 | 18 MPG |
2006 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2006 9-3 was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 SportCombi | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 26 | 19 MPG |
2005 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2005 9-3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2004 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2004 9-3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2003 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2003 9-3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2002 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2002 9-3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Viggen Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 Viggen | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2001 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2001 9-3 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Viggen Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Viggen | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2000 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 2000 9-3 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 9-3 Viggen | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Viggen Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
1999 Saab 9-3: engines & MPG
The 1999 9-3 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 9-3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 9-3 Viggen | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Saab 9-3 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 9-3 range from 21 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2012 model year.
What engines does the 2012 Saab 9-3 have?
The 2012 9-3 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2012 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Saab 9-3 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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