2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan

The CarCody take

The 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 19 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive sedan Mixed city and highway driving Buyers wanting an automatic turbo four-cylinder

What it is

The 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is a compact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder turbo engine, and an automatic S6 transmission. Its fuel is gasoline, and the listing identifies its alternative fuel type as FFV.

The numbers

The defining EPA figure is 22 MPG combined. That blends 19 MPG in city driving with 29 MPG on the highway.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050. Tailpipe emissions are 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Within its own EPA figures, highway driving returns 10 MPG more than city driving. The 22 MPG combined result sits 3 MPG above the city rating and 7 MPG below the highway rating.

Who it suits

This sedan suits a driver who wants a compact, front-wheel-drive car with an automatic transmission and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its figures fit driving that includes both city streets and highways.

Trade-offs

The 29 MPG highway figure is stronger than the 19 MPG city figure, so frequent stop-and-go driving will use more fuel than steady highway travel. The $3,050 annual fuel-cost figure and 403.95 grams-per-mile CO2 rating are key ownership considerations.

Verdict

Choose this 9-3 Sport Sedan if a compact Saab with front-wheel drive, automatic shifting, and turbocharged four-cylinder power matches your needs. Its 22 MPG combined rating is the practical middle ground between its city and highway results. Budget around $3,050 in yearly fuel cost under the EPA figure, with tailpipe CO2 at 403.95 grams per mile. It makes the most sense for buyers comfortable with gasoline running costs and a city rating below its highway number.