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Saab 9-3 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 2002, 2004 and 2010–2012, the flex-fuel 9-3 Convertible. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (1999).

Saab 9-3: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1999–2012152025MPG19992005201224 MPG peaklowest peak 21Saab 9-3: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025MPG1999200220042006200820102012
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2012 version, the 9-3 Convertible. Put it next to its 1999 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Saab 9-3 has EPA ratings for 14 model years, 1999–2012, most often among compact cars. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 46 midsize cars in 2002, behind the class leader, the Honda Accord.

In 2007 the most efficient version of the 9-3 still placed third from the bottom of 14 small station wagons, where the Audi S4 rated lowest. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a flex-fuel version (40 of them); this one has.

Among 44 compact cars, 2012

The 9-3 placed 33rd (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius c at 50 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 44 compact cars rated for 201215202530354045509-3 24median 28Prius cBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 44 compact cars rated for 201215202530354045509-3 24median 28

The 9-3, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1999–03eighth of 45midsize cars
2004–0818th of 35compact cars
2009–1329th of 41compact cars

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1999–2012.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2012.

All 14 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
20129-3 Convertible flex-fuel2420 / 322110
20119-3 Sport Sedan2421 / 302010
20109-3 Sport Sedan2421 / 312112
20099-3 Sport Sedan2319 / 291820
20089-3 Sport Sedan2319 / 291816
20079-3 Sport Sedan2219 / 281812
20069-3 Sport Sedan2320 / 291912
20059-3 Sport Sedan2319 / 29196
20049-3 Sport Sedan2420 / 30208
20039-3 Convertible2320 / 29216
20029-32420 / 30206
20019-32219 / 282110
20009-32219 / 272010
19999-32118 / 25197

Version names in the EPA list: 9-3, 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD, 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD, 9-3 Convertible, 9-3 Sedan AWD, 9-3 Sport Sedan, 9-3 SportCombi, 9-3 Viggen, 9-3 Viggen Convertible, 9-3X SportCombi AWD.

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