2012 Saab 9-3 Sedan AWD

The CarCody take

The 2012 Saab 9-3 Sedan AWD is a compact gasoline car with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a six-speed automatic transmission. It returns 18 MPG in city driving, 28 MPG on the highway, and 22 MPG combined. EPA annual fuel cost is $3050, with tailpipe CO2 of 403.95 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact AWD gasoline sedan Mostly highway drivers who can use the 28 MPG rating Buyers comfortable with the listed yearly fuel cost

What it is

This 2012 Saab 9-3 is a compact sedan that runs on gasoline. It uses all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic six-speed transmission.

Saab’s 9-3 family is listed as a car in the Compact Cars class. More Saab models are covered in Saab cars.

The numbers

The defining figure is 22 MPG combined. The EPA ratings split that into 18 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway.

Your result depends on the kind of roads you drive: stop-and-go trips align with the lower city number, while steady highway travel aligns with the higher one.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3050. That is the listed yearly gasoline expense for this model.

Tailpipe emissions are rated at 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The EPA lists 22 MPG combined, with ratings of 18 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. The spread shows why a mainly urban commute will use fuel differently from mostly highway miles.

The all-wheel-drive layout and turbocharged engine are part of this specific 9-3 Sedan AWD configuration, so comparisons should use the same drivetrain and body style.

Who it suits

This sedan suits a driver who wants a compact car with all-wheel drive and prefers a gasoline turbo four-cylinder with an automatic transmission.

It makes the most sense for owners whose driving fits the 22 MPG combined estimate and who can plan around the $3050 annual fuel-cost figure.

Trade-offs

All-wheel drive is paired with a 22 MPG combined rating, while highway use is rated at 28 MPG and city use at 18 MPG.

The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and automatic transmission define the powertrain, but the EPA fuel figures show a higher fuel demand in city driving than on the highway.

Verdict

Choose this 9-3 when compact dimensions, all-wheel drive, and a turbocharged gasoline engine matter more than minimizing yearly fuel spending.

The useful baseline is straightforward: expect an EPA-rated 22 MPG combined, with results moving toward 18 MPG around town or 28 MPG on open roads. The listed $3050 annual fuel cost and 403.95 grams-per-mile CO2 rating make its running impact clear.