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Saab 9-5 MPG

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 29.8
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With the turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Saab 9-5 has been averaging 29.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Saab 9-5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 29 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (24 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 110 miles per hour (19 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2005 Saab 9-5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 22.75
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 23.3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2005 Saab 9-5

2005 Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Does pretty good for size of car see full Saab 9-5 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Sportiness with fuel economy. Great combination see full Saab 9-5 review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
9-5 get close to 30 mpg on highway, very close to what econ cars get. see full Saab 9-5 review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4 hours of 70-75 mph, summer temperatures with the A/C on -- 35 miles to the Imperial gallon see full Saab 9-5 review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
35-40 mpg HWY and 25 city for a large luxury sedan with impressive acceleration see full Saab 9-5 review
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great for power avaialable see full Saab 9-5 review
 

2005 Saab 9-5 Gas Mileage (MPG)

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 9-5's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.