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2000 Saab 9-5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2000 Saab 9-5 is a midsize car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1999 model. Among 38 midsize cars rated for 2000, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2000 #15 of 38 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2000 Saab 9-5's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2711.58.7
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2000 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Plymouth Breeze27 MPG $1,722
  2. 2Mazda 62625 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Honda Accord24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Saturn LS24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Chevrolet Malibu23 MPG $2,022
  6. 15Saab 9-521 MPG $2,214
  7. 38Bentley Arnage12 MPG $4,938
2000 9-5Other midsize carsClass median: $2,581/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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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-5		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-5		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
9-5 Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

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
423 g/mi

2000 Saab 9-5 vs. rivals

vs Infiniti I30 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 9-5 saves $111/yr vs Volvo S70 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 9-5 saves $479/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 9-5 saves $607/yr vs Volvo S80 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 9-5 saves $904/yr vs Jaguar S-type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 9-5 saves $904/yr vs Acura TL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 9-5 saves $748/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2000 Saab 9-5?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2000 Saab 9-5 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2000 Saab 9-5?

The 2000 Saab 9-5's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2000 Saab 9-5 per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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