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Saab · model year 2012
2012 Saab 9-3X SportCombi AWD
Wagon · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Station Wagons
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2012 Saab 9-3X SportCombi AWD is a gasoline-powered wagon in the EPA’s Small Station Wagons class. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and automatic transmission drive all four wheels. EPA ratings are 18 city, 28 highway, and 22 combined MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,050, with tailpipe CO2 of 403.95 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Wagon body with all-wheel drive
- 28 MPG highway rating
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 18 MPG city rating
- 22 MPG combined rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050
- 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline wagon with all-wheel drive Highway-heavy driving where 28 MPG is attainable
Choose this Saab if you need a gasoline wagon with all-wheel drive and prefer the 9-3 family. Its EPA numbers favor open-road use over stop-and-go trips, where the 18 MPG city rating matters. Budget around the listed $3,050 annual fuel cost. The 22 MPG combined result gives a straightforward view of its running trade-off: useful highway economy, a listed annual fuel cost of $3,050, and substantial tailpipe CO2.
What it is
This 2012 Saab 9-3X SportCombi AWD is a wagon with all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline and a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. See more Saab cars.
The numbers
The defining EPA figure is 22 combined MPG. The split is 18 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway.
Those ratings describe a small station wagon, the EPA class assigned to this model.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,050. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
This Saab sits in the Small Station Wagons category with a 22 MPG combined rating. Its 18 city and 28 highway figures give a clear reference point when you compare other cars in that class.
Who it suits
It suits a driver who wants wagon body space with all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs. The 28 MPG highway figure fits driving that is weighted toward longer highway trips.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive and the wagon body come with a 22 MPG combined rating. City use is rated at 18 MPG, while highway driving reaches 28 MPG.
The listed fuel cost is $3,050 a year, and emissions are 403.95 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose this Saab if you need a gasoline wagon with all-wheel drive and prefer the 9-3 family. Its EPA numbers favor open-road use over stop-and-go trips, where the 18 MPG city rating matters. Budget around the listed $3,050 annual fuel cost. The 22 MPG combined result gives a straightforward view of its running trade-off: useful highway economy, a listed annual fuel cost of $3,050, and substantial tailpipe CO2.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 2012
- Body
- Wagon
- EPA size class
- Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2012 Saab 9-3X SportCombi AWD use?
It uses gasoline.
What is its combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050.
What drivetrain does it have?
It has all-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The car has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine and a six-speed automatic transmission.
What body style and EPA class are listed?
It is a wagon in the Small Station Wagons EPA class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe figure is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
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