Saab 9-4X MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saab 9-4X has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2011 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #61 of 120 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2012 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #59 of 110 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saab 9-4X placed highest in 2012 at #59 of 110, and lowest in 2011 at #61 of 120. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What 9-4X fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 Saab 9-4X burns 575 to 639 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 | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Saab 9-4X is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 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.