2003 Saab 9-5 WagonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.0MPG average+40.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 15% / Highway 85%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 31.0 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Premium
City
16
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.3L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- B235E
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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