2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon.

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon has 5 model options: Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L and Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201726
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201726
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L221928
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L221927
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L191624

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon is $3,390.

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 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,450 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 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon 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 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Emit?

The 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon 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 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon model options.

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
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
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
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
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
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
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 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
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
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
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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