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SAAB 900 1986 fuel consumption

SAAB 900 from 1986 to 1994 real fuel consumption according to user reports is similar compared to advertised fuel consumption.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of SAAB 900.

1986 - 1994

SAAB 900 1986 cabrio fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines23.0 MPG
10.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a SAAB 900 1986 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Saab 900 1990 2.0 i 16 Cabrio 128 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has SAAB 900 with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Saab 900 1986 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio 175 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Saab 900 1990 2.0 i 16 Cabrio 128 HP manual 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km+2%
Saab 900 1992 2.0 i 16 Cabrio 128 HP manual 23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km
22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km+2%
Saab 900 1991 2.0 Cabrio 146 HP manual 23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km+3%
Saab 900 1987 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio 160 HP manual 23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km
23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km0%
Saab 900 1990 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio 160 HP automatic 20.1 MPG
11.7 l/100km
Saab 900 1986 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio 175 HP manual 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
2.1 liter petrol engine
Saab 900 1990 i 16 2.1 Cabrio 140 HP manual 23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km
23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km0%
Saab 900 1990 i 16 2.1 Cabrio 140 HP automatic 21.8 MPG
10.8 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.