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1990 Saab 900 MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Saab 900 is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 24th 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 · 26 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, 1990 #24 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Saab 900'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 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 24Saab 90022 MPG $2,114
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 900Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

900 MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
900		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
900		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
900 Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
900		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
900		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
900 Convertible		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
900		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1990 Saab 900 vs. rivals

vs Volvo 240 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 900 saves $101/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 900 saves $21/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 900 saves $334/yr vs Volvo 780 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 900 saves $470/yr vs BMW 5 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 900 saves $470/yr vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 900 saves $334/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Saab 900?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Saab 900 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Saab 900?

The 1990 Saab 900'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 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Saab 900 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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