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2009 Saab 9-3 MPG & Fuel Cost
20 configurations · 18–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Saab 9-3 at a glance
The 2009 Saab 9-3 has 20 configurations in the EPA database, rated 18–23 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 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 $3,630, a $790 difference. The Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2009 Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 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 small car median
$650less a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Saab 9-3 MPG
Gas configurations (20)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| SportCombi 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
| SportCombi 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Aero Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Aero Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Aero SportCombi 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Aero SportCombi 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Sport Sedan 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $3,440 |
| SportCombi 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Convertible 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Aero Sedan 2.8L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Aero Sedan 2.8L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Sport Sedan 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Aero SportCombi 2.8L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Aero SportCombi 2.8L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
| SportCombi 2.8L 6-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $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 MY2009 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Saab 9-3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008 Saab 9-3) is rated 18–23 MPG combined and costs $3,490–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 18–23 MPG and costs $2,840–$3,630 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Saab 9-3 get?
EPA rates the 2009 Saab 9-3 at 18–23 MPG combined across 20 configurations. The most efficient, the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Saab 9-3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 20 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$3,630 a year. That is a $790 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Saab 9-3 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Saab 9-3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 19 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2009 Saab 9-3 compare with other small car configurations?
The Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $650 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Saab 9-3 different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $2,840, $650 less. EPA lists 20 configurations for 2009 against 16 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Saab 9-3 for that year.