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2010 Saab 9-3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Saab 9-3 is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2009 model. Among 39 compact cars rated for 2010, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #21 of 39 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2010 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Lexus HS35 MPG $1,329
  4. 4Hyundai Accent31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Kia Rio31 MPG $1,500
  6. 21Saab 9-324 MPG $1,938
  7. 39Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2010 9-3Other compact carsClass median: $1,938/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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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
9-3 Sedan AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Sport Sedan		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
9-3 Sedan AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
9-3 Sedan AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2010 Saab 9-3 vs. rivals

vs Volvo C30 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S40 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW 3 Series Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr 9-3 saves $118/yr vs Audi A4 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 9-3 saves $341/yr vs Acura TSX 25 MPG · $2,370/yr 9-3 saves $432/yr vs Audi S4 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 9-3 saves $884/yr vs Lexus HS 35 MPG · $1,329/yr HS saves $609/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 9-3 saves $884/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Saab 9-3?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Saab 9-3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Saab 9-3?

The 2010 Saab 9-3's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Saab 9-3 per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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