2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible

The CarCody take

The 2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible is a gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 19 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. EPA estimates put annual fuel spending at $3,050, while tailpipe emissions measure 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a front-wheel-drive gasoline convertible Owners whose trips include substantial highway mileage Buyers who prefer an automatic transmission

What it is

This 2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible is a gasoline-powered car in the EPA subcompact-car class. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and an automatic S5 transmission.

For the wider Saab lineup, see Saab cars.

The numbers

The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG. In city driving, the rating is 19 MPG; on the highway, it is 27 MPG.

That spread matters if most of your miles are in traffic rather than at steady highway speeds. Your actual result depends on how you drive, but these figures set the official baseline.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $3,050. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.

The yearly estimate gives you a simple budget figure; fuel prices and your mileage can change what you pay.

How it compares

Its highway figure is 8 MPG higher than its city figure, while the combined rating sits between them at 22 MPG. That makes the car's driving pattern important when you compare it with another vehicle.

No other model's EPA figures are provided here, so a direct side-by-side comparison would need those numbers.

Who it suits

This Saab suits a buyer who wants a convertible body with front-wheel drive and prefers an automatic transmission. It also fits drivers who can plan around a $3,050 EPA annual fuel estimate.

The 27 MPG highway rating may matter more to someone whose regular trips spend more time at highway speed.

Trade-offs

The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and convertible body come with a 22 MPG combined rating. City use is lower at 19 MPG, so stop-and-go driving can raise fuel use compared with highway travel.

You get front-wheel-drive traction and automatic shifting, but the EPA fuel-cost estimate remains a significant part of the ownership budget.

Verdict

Choose this 9-3 Convertible if an open-air body, front-wheel drive, and automatic transmission are central to your decision. Its official fuel numbers are moderate rather than economy-focused: 22 MPG combined, with a $3,050 annual fuel estimate. Highway trips look more favorable at 27 MPG, while urban driving drops to 19 MPG. The car's 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile also gives fuel-conscious shoppers a clear emissions figure to weigh.