2011 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 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi.

The 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi has 2 model options: Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi is 23 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L211926
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242130

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi is $2,800.

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 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,500 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
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Emit?

The 2011 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 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi model options.

Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
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 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/saab/9-3-sportcombi/2011.

  • "2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/saab/9-3-sportcombi/2011. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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