2012 Saab 9-3 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Saab 9-3 (21–24 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800–$3,200
- Configurations
- 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 18–20 | 28–30 | 22–23 | $2,900–$3,050 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–20 | 28–32 | 21–24 | $2,800–$3,200 | — |
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 Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-3 Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-3 SportCombi | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-3 SportCombi | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-3X SportCombi AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3X SportCombi AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Saab 9-3?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Saab 9-3 is rated at 21–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Saab 9-3 have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2012 Saab 9-3 use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Saab 9-3?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,800 to $3,200.