2004 Saab 9-5 MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2004 Saab 9-5.
The 2004 Saab 9-5 has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L and Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L.
The 2004 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2004 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2004 Saab 9-5 Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2004 Saab 9-5 Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Saab 9-5 Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2004 Saab 9-5 is 21 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 21 | 18 | 27 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 21 | 18 | 27 |
| Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 20 | 17 | 26 |
| Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 20 | 17 | 25 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Saab 9-5?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2004 Saab 9-5 is $3,338.
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 2004 Saab 9-5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,187 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L | $3,000 | spend $3,500 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
| Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L | $3,150 | spend $4,250 more |
| Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Saab 9-5 Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2004 Saab 9-5 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 Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 14 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 14 |
| Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 15 |
| Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L | 15 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2004 Saab 9-5 Emit?
The 2004 Saab 9-5 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 2004 Saab 9-5.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2004 Saab 9-5 model options.
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $3,500 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,000 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| 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 2004 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Saab 9-5 Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L:
| City MPG | 17 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $4,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Saab 9-5 Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.3 L:
| City MPG | 17 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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