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Saab · model year 2012
2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The 2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible is a front-wheel-drive compact car with a 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. It runs on gasoline and is also listed as a flexible-fuel vehicle. Its EPA fuel economy is 18 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highway and 21 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 423.19 grams per mile. These figures give buyers a concise basis for considering its fuel use alongside its convertible body and powertrain. The model is part of Saab’s 9-3 family and has a 2012 model year designation.
Good to know
- Convertible body with front-wheel drive
- 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- 28 MPG highway
- Listed as a flexible-fuel vehicle
Watch for
- 18 MPG city
- Annual fuel cost is $3,200
- Tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile
Who it suits. It may suit buyers seeking a compact convertible with front-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its fuel economy and annual fuel cost are useful considerations for drivers comparing gasoline use.
The 2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible pairs a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Buyers weighing it should account for its 21 MPG combined rating and listed annual fuel cost of $3,200.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2012
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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24 MPG · $2,800 fuel a year 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
22 MPG · $3,050 fuel a year 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
24 MPG · $2,800 fuel a year