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2000 Saab 9-3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2000 Saab 9-3 is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1999 model. Among 35 subcompact cars rated for 2000, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2000 #18 of 35 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2000 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2711.58.7
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2000 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Metro36 MPG $1,292
  2. 2Suzuki Swift34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Honda Civic33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  6. 18Saab 9-322 MPG $2,114
  7. 35Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA11 MPG $5,386
2000 9-3Other subcompact carsClass median: $2,114/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

9-3 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Convertible
Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible
Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-3 Viggen Convertible
Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible
Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
80 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2000 Saab 9-3?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2000 Saab 9-3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2000 Saab 9-3?

The 2000 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2000 Saab 9-3 per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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