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Saab 9-5 Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 190hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 14.08
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With the turbocharged 140kW 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2011 Saab 9-5 has been averaging 14.08 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2011 Saab 9-5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 100 kilometers per hour (about 85 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (5 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2011 Saab 9-5 in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 68.7
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 62.9
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 57.23
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 58.8
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 51.15
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 47
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 54.1
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 69.14
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 61.83
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 12.66
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 53.5
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 54.8
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 59.6
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 49.8
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 80.6
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 64.96
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 52.35
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 61.6
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 53.5
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 47
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 70.28
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 69.9
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 58.8
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 68.4
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 47.27
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 57.2
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 61.2
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 54.1
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 54.1
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 58.8
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 77.6
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 55.3
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 66.75
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 63.3
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 67.5
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 48.2
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 12.67
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 52.17
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 50.8
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Saab 9-5

Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
So far doing mixed highway and suburban driving, getting about 26-28 on the highway while around 19-22 driving around suburbs. see full Saab 9-5 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets 29mpg highway if you keep it at 70mph. Just completed 700 mile weekend trip with extended 85-90mph speeds, averaging 26.5mpg. Avg 22/23 in the city. Can run regular with only slight performance degrade. What other 260hp car gets this mileage? see full Saab 9-5 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Fuel economy is outstanding for such a fast car. At a steady 100 km/h speed, I can keep my economy numbers at 7.5 L/100km or lower see full Saab 9-5 review
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 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
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
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great for power avaialable see full Saab 9-5 review
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For a car with this much power, the mileage is great. Even with a roof rack and some heavy feet, it gets 22+ mpg in mixed driving. Very rare for a car with this kind of performance. see full Saab 9-5 review
Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I had hoped for better economy from 2.3L, but it is really really really hard not to go like a bat out of hell with all of the available power! see full Saab 9-5 review
2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The hotter running turbo-charged engine requires mid and / or high test. see full Saab 9-5 review
 

Saab 9-5 Gas Mileage (km/L)

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 km/L based on how and where you drive a car.