Diesel and petrol · 1998–2012
Saab 9-3
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Saab 9-3. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 6.6 L/100km, about $2,134 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 6.6 L/100km
- 2010 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,134
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 879 km
- 58 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 9-3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.40 per 100 km | $2,134 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $15.93 per 100 km | $1,768 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.52 per 100 miles | £1,297 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.21 per 100 miles | $1,649 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
9-3 (2nd generation), 2002–2012
Specs for the 1.8t sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- 9-3 (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2002-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,648 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,675 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,400 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 58 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2002
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Saab 9-3 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Saab 9-3?
The 2010 Saab 9-3 uses 6.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Saab 9-3 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,134 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Saab 9-3 go on a full tank?
About 879 km from its 58 L tank at its official fuel use.
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