2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi.

The 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232028
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L231929
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191626
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L191526

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi is $3,550.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Emit?

The 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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