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2006 Saab 9-2 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Saab 9-2 at a glance
The 2006 Saab 9-2 has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 20–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD at 22 MPG, which costs about $2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,970 to $4,020, a $1,050 difference. The 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 wagon configurations rated for MY2006 (class median $3,570 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2006 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$600less a year
Class median $3,570 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 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 | 19 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
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: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 wagon models.
Generations
- 2005
- 2006
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2006 Saab 9-2 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005 Saab 9-2) is rated 19–23 MPG combined and costs $2,840–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2006 model is rated 20–22 MPG and costs $2,970–$4,020 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Saab 9-2 get?
EPA rates the 2006 Saab 9-2 at 20–22 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 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 $2,970 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$4,020 a year. That is a $1,050 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Saab 9-2 100 miles?
About $19.80 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 $19.80 and $26.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Saab 9-2 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD is rated 19 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2006 Saab 9-2 compare with other wagon configurations?
The 9-2x Wagon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $600 less than the class median of $3,570, and less than 7 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 34 rated wagon configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Saab 9-2 different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2006 against 4 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Saab 9-2 for that year.