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Saab 9-3 MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
11 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
12 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
13 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
14 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
37 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
38 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
39 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
40 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
41 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
42 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2006 2006 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 30.7
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With the engine, transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2006 Saab 9-3 has been averaging 30.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Saab 9-3s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 25 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2006 Saab 9-3 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2006 2006 2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual FWD 25.5
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 30.03
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 30.97
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual FWD 24.85
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 23.05
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 27.51
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 21.47
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual FWD 20.37
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 23.48
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2006 Saab 9-3

2006 Saab 9-3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Over 30 mpg highway if you set the cruise to the speed limit. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
25 to 30 mpg on regular gas, depending on how many highway miles per tank. This is my first car that takes regular in more than ten years, at least $0.20 a gallon cheaper than premium. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
the frugal diesel engine is cheaper to run & better for the environment see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Amazing fuel economy for such a powerful engine. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For a car with pretty good performance, it has very good acceleration (a little faster or as fast as the V6 Honda), and gets 22-24 city, 32-36 highway. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Great fuel economy (30mpg) for such a powerful car. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD
good fuel economy for the power see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
27 - 30 MPG see full Saab 9-3 review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Given the current fuel prices the cars fuel economy and handling where a plus. I could not find a European styled car with the good fuel economy of a Saab. see full Saab 9-3 review
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
35 mpg (UK gallons !) from a 145 mph turbocharged 2 litre engine iis remarkable. see full Saab 9-3 review
 

2006 Saab 9-3 Gas Mileage (MPG)

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