Diesel and petrol · 1998–2012

Saab 9-3

MPG, running costs and specs for the Saab 9-3. By the official figures, the 2010 gets 43 mpg, about £1,297 a year in the UK.

Saab 9-3 in black
MPG
43 mpg
2010 official · 6.6 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,297
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
546 miles
58 L tank
Seats
5

What a 9-3 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.52 per 100 miles£1,297
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 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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2011Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2010Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2010Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2009Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2008Petrol10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2007Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2007Petrol10.3 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2006Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2005Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2004Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2003Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2002Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2001Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2000Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1999Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—

Saab 9-3 questions

What MPG does the Saab 9-3 get?

The 2010 Saab 9-3 gets 43 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (6.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Saab 9-3 cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,297 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How far does a Saab 9-3 go on a full tank?

About 546 miles (879 km) from its 58 L tank at its official fuel use.

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