2008 Saab 9-3

The 2008 Saab 9-3 is listed in 16 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.8 L 6-cyl turbo powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 23 MPG (best: 10.2 L/100 km).

Model year2008
Versions16
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.8 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD2.8 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 24 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.8 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Small Station Wagons
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD2.8 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 24 / 1912.4468Small Station Wagons
9-3 Convertible2.0 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 24 / 2011.8444Subcompact Cars
9-3 Convertible2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2210.7404Subcompact Cars
9-3 Convertible2.8 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Subcompact Cars
9-3 Convertible2.8 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 26 / 1912.4468Subcompact Cars
9-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 26 / 2111.2423Compact Cars
9-3 Sport Sedan2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 29 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
9-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
9-3 Sport Sedan2.8 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 26 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
9-3 SportCombi2.0 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 24 / 2011.8444Small Station Wagons
9-3 SportCombi2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 29 / 2310.2386Small Station Wagons
9-3 SportCombi2.8 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Small Station Wagons
9-3 SportCombi2.8 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 26 / 1912.4468Small Station Wagons

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

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