2008 Saab 9-3 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Saab 9-3 (18–23 MPG combined) across 16 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550–$4,550
- Configurations
- 16
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.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 24 | 18–19 | $4,350–$4,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–19 | 24–29 | 20–23 | $3,550–$4,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 24–26 | 18–19 | $4,350–$4,550 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 9-3 Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 9-3 Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 9-3 Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 9-3 SportCombi | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 9-3 SportCombi | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 9-3 SportCombi | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 9-3 SportCombi | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Saab 9-3?
According to EPA data, the 2008 Saab 9-3 is rated at 18–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2008 Saab 9-3 have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2008 Saab 9-3 use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Saab 9-3?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $4,550.