2006 Saab 9-3 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2006 Saab 9-3 (19–23 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
19–23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,550–$4,350
Configurations
12

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2006 Saab 9-3. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive17–2025–2920–23$3,550–$4,100—
6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive15–162619$4,350—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2006 Saab 9-3 (12 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
9-3 ConvertibleFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S5)42.0Premium Gasoline172520$4,100
9-3 ConvertibleFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)62.8Premium Gasoline152619$4,350
9-3 ConvertibleFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.0Premium Gasoline192721$3,900
9-3 ConvertibleFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd62.8Premium Gasoline162619$4,350
9-3 Sport SedanFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S5)42.0Premium Gasoline192923$3,550
9-3 Sport SedanFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)62.8Premium Gasoline152619$4,350
9-3 Sport SedanFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.0Premium Gasoline202823$3,550
9-3 Sport SedanFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd62.8Premium Gasoline162619$4,350
9-3 SportCombiFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S5)42.0Premium Gasoline192923$3,550
9-3 SportCombiFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)62.8Premium Gasoline152619$4,350
9-3 SportCombiFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.0Premium Gasoline202823$3,550
9-3 SportCombiFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd62.8Premium Gasoline162619$4,350

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2006 Saab 9-3?

According to EPA data, the 2006 Saab 9-3 is rated at 19–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2006 Saab 9-3 have?

The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2006 Saab 9-3 use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2006 Saab 9-3?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $4,350.