What gas does the 2012 Saab 9-3 take?
The EPA rates every 2012 Saab 9-3 engine on regular gasoline. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo is flex-fuel and can also run on E85.
Key takeaways
- 4 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2012 Saab 9-3.
- Regular gasoline is what the EPA rated it on - paying for premium buys nothing unless the manual asks for it.
- Only the engines marked flex-fuel can use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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