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2011-2012 Saab 9-4 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2012 Saab 9-4 at a glance
The 2011-2012 Saab 9-4 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012.
2011-2012 Saab 9-4 by model year
What the 2012 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$269
$3,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.38
Per 100 miles
$21.53
Five years
$16,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$220less a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Saab 9-4 MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,230.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,230 |
| 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 9-4X 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,620 |
2011 Saab 9-4 MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,230–$3,660/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,230 |
| 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,400 |
| 9-4X 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,660 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,400 in California and $2,820 in Texas, a $1,580 difference.
- California $4,400
- Washington $4,070
- New York $3,230
- Florida $3,050
- Texas $2,820
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2011-2012 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2012 Saab 9-4 get?
EPA rates the 2011-2012 Saab 9-4 at 18–20 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2012 Saab 9-4?
Every model year of the 2011-2012 Saab 9-4 tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2012 Saab 9-4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Saab 9-4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,230 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,230–$3,620 a year. That is a $390 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Saab 9-4 100 miles?
About $21.53 per 100 miles for the 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.53 and $24.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Saab 9-4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2012 Saab 9-4 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 9-4X 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,230 a year to fuel, $220 less than the class median of $3,450, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Saab 9-4 different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,230. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2012 against 3 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Saab 9-4 for that year.