The Saab 9-4x does 20 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway), which works out to about $1,920 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits above the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Saab 9-4x engine, compared
The Saab 9-4x was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 18 / 24 | 2011–2012 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
The Saab 9-4x burns a gallon every 20 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 600 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars | −$10 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Saab 9-4x gives up 6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 24 out there against 18 in town, a 33% drop worth $533 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 9-4x changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the 9-4x was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Saab 9-4x — 1 engine across 2011–2012. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Saab 9-4x get?
20 mpg combined on average — 18 in the city and 24 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2011–2012.
How much does a Saab 9-4x cost in fuel per year?
About $1,920 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $9,600 over five years, or 0.160 dollars a mile.
Which 9-4x engine is the most economical?
The 3L 6-cyl at 20 mpg.
Is the 9-4x good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits above the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world 9-4x figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Saab 9-4x is $3,100 against the $1,920 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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