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1999 Saab 9-5 MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Saab 9-5 is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. Among 44 midsize cars rated for 1999, it ranks 9th 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 · 28 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, 1999 #9 of 44 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Saab 9-5'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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2811.98.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1999 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Stratus27 MPG $1,722
  2. 2Plymouth Breeze27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Honda Accord24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Mitsubishi Galant23 MPG $2,022
  6. 9Saab 9-522 MPG $2,114
  7. 44Bentley Turbo RT12 MPG $4,938
1999 9-5Other midsize carsClass median: $2,526/yr

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

9-5 MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-5		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
99 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1999 Saab 9-5 vs. rivals

vs Infiniti I30 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 9-5 saves $101/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 9-5 saves $21/yr vs BMW 7 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 9-5 saves $470/yr vs Volvo S70 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 9-5 saves $708/yr vs Volvo S80 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 9-5 saves $849/yr vs Lexus GS 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 9-5 saves $849/yr vs Lexus RX 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 9-5 saves $334/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Saab 9-5?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Saab 9-5 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Saab 9-5?

The 1999 Saab 9-5'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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Saab 9-5 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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