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2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.

18–22
MPG combined (15–19 city / 24–27 hwy)
$2,591–$3,167
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Regular
gas type

Is the 2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible good on gas?

At up to 22 MPG combined, the 2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible is about average for a Subcompact Cars — that class averages about 22.8 MPG across 5,756 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

At today's AAA national average price — $3.80/gal for regular gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,591/year (roughly $216/month, about $17.27 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 682 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →

2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
2.0L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWDREGULAR22$2,591
2.0L 4-cyl, S5 automatic, FWDREGULAR22$2,591
2.8L 6-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWDREGULAR19$3,000
2.8L 6-cyl, S6 automatic, FWDREGULAR18$3,167

2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 2.8L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission6-spd manual · S5 automatic · S6 automatic
Drive typeFWD
EPA body classSubcompact Cars
FuelRegular

Other years of the Saab 9-3 Convertible

2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible2010 Saab 9-3 Convertible2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible2007 Saab 9-3 Convertible2006 Saab 9-3 Convertible2005 Saab 9-3 Convertible2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible

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4 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.