Saab Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saab Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1993 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | #46 of 64 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 5 | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | #38 of 56 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saab Convertible placed highest in 1994 at #38 of 56, and lowest in 1993 at #46 of 64. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Saab Convertible burns 575 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $304 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,368 | $355 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,706 | $406 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $3,100 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 20 mpg the Saab Convertible is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.