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Saab 9-5 MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
20 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 20
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With the turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2003 Saab 9-5 has been averaging 20 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Saab 9-5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Saab 9-5 in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 29.88
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 29.71
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-sp automatic FWD 25
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp manual FWD 29.1
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 24.48
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Saab 9-5

2003 Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 manual FWD
Excellent for such a large and powerful car. I consistently get about 28 mpg in mixed driving, normally with a good share of very congested urban driving in the mix. 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
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Hard acceleration and high speed passes still return 22-23 mpg. Easy driving, 29-30 mpg. The 250 hp 4 cylinder is very responsive with minimal turbo lag. see full Saab 9-5 review
2003 Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2003 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.