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2005 Saab 9-2 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 19–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005 Saab 9-2 at a glance
The 2005 Saab 9-2 has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–23 MPG combined. The most efficient is the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD at 23 MPG, which costs about $2,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,840 to $4,230, a $1,390 difference. The 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 wagon configurations rated for MY2005 (class median $3,650 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2005 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$810less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Saab 9-2 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| 9-2x Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| 9-2x Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 wagon models.
Generations
- 2005
- 2006
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005 Saab 9-2 get?
EPA rates the 2005 Saab 9-2 at 19–23 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD, is rated 23 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Saab 9-2 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$4,230 a year. That is a $1,390 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Saab 9-2 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Saab 9-2 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD is rated 20 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2005 Saab 9-2 compare with other wagon configurations?
The 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $810 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 8 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 55 rated wagon configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.