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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy (g/100m)

g/100m Number of Vehicles
3 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
4 gallons per 100 meters 9 vehicles
5 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
6 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
7 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
8 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
9 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
10 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
11 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
12 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
13 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
14 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
15 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
16 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
17 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
18 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
19 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
20 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
21 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
22 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
23 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
24 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
25 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
26 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
27 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
28 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
29 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
30 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
31 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain g/100m  
2008 2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 3.75
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With the turbocharged 162kW 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Saab 9-3 has been averaging 3.75 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2008 Saab 9-3s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 kilometers per hour (about 38 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (25 percent), in heavy traffic (13 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Saab 9-3 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 8.62
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 4.02
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual AWD 4.6
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 14.92
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 10.65
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 11.8
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual AWD 4.16
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Saab 9-3

2008 Saab 9-3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of variations on fuel economy as you can read. Driving style will make a big difference, using a lot of engine power uses gas, no way around that. Try to cruise between 1800-2300rpm, it gives good results. Cars have improved a lot in the last years, no way a 7 year old design can match a 2015 model. But It comes close! see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have been a tad disappointed in my newest car's fuel economy. My tuned to 340 hp 1995 Saab 900 SE was getting 29 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. Currently I am driving 75% city and suburban surface streets and the rest highway. This must explain my rather pedestrian 23 mpg current average. I did get 33 mpg on a fast long road haul to the east coast. see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very good considering the power. I average 32mpg doing mostly highway. I cruise at 75mph and like to rev the engine in the city. see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
4.7 litres per 100 km is a great mileage! see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Better than 30 mpg on long trips, even with 75+mph average speeds as reported by the onboard computer. Fantastic given the performance available. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
the frugal diesel engine is cheaper to run & better for the environment see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Over 30 mpg highway if you set the cruise to the speed limit. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
25 to 30 mpg on regular gas, depending on how many highway miles per tank. This is my first car that takes regular in more than ten years, at least $0.20 a gallon cheaper than premium. see full Saab 9-3 review
 

2008 Saab 9-3 Gas Mileage (g/100m)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Saab 9-3's real-world g/100m based on how and where you drive a car.