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Saab 9-4 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

2 model years · 2011–2012

20 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
24 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2012 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD
$3,230

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

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Saab 9-4 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Saab 9-4 for 2 model years, 2011 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 3 configurations rated 18–20 MPG combined and costing $3,230–$3,620 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2012 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, at 20 MPG.

Saab 9-4 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 9-4: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2011-2012 (2011) Generation page
2012 18–20 $3,230–$3,620
2011 18–20 $3,230–$3,660

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 9-4 generations

1 generations between 2011 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2012 powertrain options

Gas · 2.8L, 3.0L
Combined
18–20 MPG
Per year
$3,230–$3,620
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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 9-4's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Saab 9-4 run 18–20 MPG across model years 2011 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 18–20 MPG.

Which Saab 9-4 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2012 Saab 9-4 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 20 MPG.

How much does a Saab 9-4 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,230–$3,620 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,230.

Has the Saab 9-4's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 20 MPG in both 2011 and 2012.