SAAB 9-3 2010 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | SAAB 9-3 | All carmakers | SAAB 9-3 | |
| 2010 | +16% | +17% | +16% | +8% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2011 | +19% | +17% | +19% | +8% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of SAAB 9-3.
SAAB 9-3 2010 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.6 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +17% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.8 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.1 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +5% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a SAAB 9-3 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation SAAB 9-3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 8% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.9 TiD 150 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has SAAB 9-3 with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.9T TiD 180 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.8i 122 HP manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
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| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.8t 150 HP automatic | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
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| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.9 TiD 150 HP manual | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+5% |
| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.9 TiD 150 HP automatic | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
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| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.9T TiD 180 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+15% |
| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 1.9T TiD 180 HP automatic | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+3% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Saab 9-3 2010 2.0 Sport Sedan 1.8 150 HP manual | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 175 HP manual | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.0 175 HP automatic | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
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| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.0T 210 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+17% |
| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.0T 210 HP automatic | 25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km |
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| 2.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 280 HP 4x4 manual | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
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| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 280 HP manual | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
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| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 280 HP 4x4 automatic | 22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km |
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| SAAB 9-3 2010 Sport Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 280 HP automatic | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
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SAAB 9-3 2010 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.0 MPG 9.1 l/100km |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 38.9 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.0 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a SAAB 9-3 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 13% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation SAAB 9-3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 8% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has SAAB 9-3 with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 1.9 TTiD 160 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 1.9 TTiD 160 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 1.9 TTiD 160 HP manual | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 1.9 TTiD 180 HP manual | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+2% |
| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 1.9 TTiD 180 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 2.0 175 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 2.0 175 HP automatic | 24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo 210 HP manual | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
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| Saab 9-3 2010 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo 210 HP automatic | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
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* - 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.