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2006 Saab 9-3 MPG & Fuel Cost
12 configurations · 19–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Saab 9-3 at a glance
The 2006 Saab 9-3 has 12 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–23 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at 23 MPG, which costs about $3,490 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,490 to $4,230, a $740 difference. The Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2006 (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 2006 Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$160less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Saab 9-3 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| SportCombi 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| SportCombi 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Convertible 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Convertible 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 15 | 26 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Sport Sedan 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Sport Sedan 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 15 | 26 | 19 | $4,230 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportCombi 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,230 |
| SportCombi 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 15 | 26 | 19 | $4,230 |
12 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 Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,170 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.
- California $4,170
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,450
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2006 Saab 9-3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2005 Saab 9-3) is rated 19–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2006 model is rated 19–23 MPG and costs $3,490–$4,230 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Saab 9-3 get?
EPA rates the 2006 Saab 9-3 at 19–23 MPG combined across 12 configurations. The most efficient, the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Saab 9-3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 12 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$4,230 a year. That is a $740 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Saab 9-3 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Saab 9-3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2006 Saab 9-3 compare with other small car configurations?
The Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $160 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 286 rated small car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Saab 9-3 different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490. EPA lists 12 configurations for 2006 against 6 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Saab 9-3 for that year.