2000 Saab 9-3 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2000 Saab 9-3.

The 2000 Saab 9-3 has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2000 Saab 9-3 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-3 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-3 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-3 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2000 Saab 9-3 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2000 Saab 9-3 is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L201724
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L201823
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L221927
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L221927

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2000 Saab 9-3?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2000 Saab 9-3 is $3,263.

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 2000 Saab 9-3 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,812 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2000 Saab 9-3 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2000 Saab 9-3 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
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L15
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2000 Saab 9-3 Emit?

The 2000 Saab 9-3 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 2000 Saab 9-3.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2000 Saab 9-3 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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