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Saab 9-2 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

2 model years · 2005–2006

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
25 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2006 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD
$2,970

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Saab 9-2 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Saab 9-2 for 2 model years, 2005 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 4 configurations rated 20–22 MPG combined and costing $2,970–$4,020 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2005 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD, at 23 MPG.

Saab 9-2 MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Saab 9-2: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2006 Generation page
2006 20–22 $2,970–$4,020
2005 Generation page
2005 19–23 $2,840–$4,230

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Saab 9-2 generations

2 generations between 2005 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2006 powertrain options

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$4,020
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saab 9-2's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Saab 9-2 run 19–23 MPG across model years 2005 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 20–22 MPG.

Which Saab 9-2 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2005 Saab 9-2 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Saab 9-2 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,970–$4,020 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,970.

Has the Saab 9-2's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2005 to 22 MPG in 2006, 1 MPG less.

How many generations of the Saab 9-2 are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Saab 9-2: 2006, 2005. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.