Saab 9-2x Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saab 9-2x Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2005 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | #7 of 17 (63th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 4 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #11 of 16 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saab 9-2x Wagon placed highest in 2005 at #7 of 17, and lowest in 2006 at #11 of 16. It spent 1 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.5L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 2.5L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | E2.0LAA, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | E2.0LMA, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | E2.5CMB | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | E2.5CAB | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What 9-2x Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Saab 9-2x Wagon burns 523 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,725 | $157 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $2,013 | $183 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,300 | $209 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $2,850 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 22 mpg the Saab 9-2x Wagon is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $339 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Saab nameplates
Every Saab model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.