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2011 Saab 9-3 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Convertible 9 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2010

Fuel tank capacity

16.4gal · 62 L

The 2011 Saab 9-3 has a fuel tank capacity of 16.4 gallons (62 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 443–508 highway miles or 279–344 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

16.4 gal · Smaller than 78% of 2011 models we list.

Highway range
443–508 mi
City range
279–344 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA combined
20–23 MPG
EPA size class
Compact Cars

2011 Saab 9-3 fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 9 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2.0T 2dr Convertible 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 20 / 29Range 328 / 476 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 16.4 gal62 L 20 / 29 328 / 476 mi
2.0T 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 21 / 31Range 344 / 508 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 16.4 gal62 L 21 / 31 344 / 508 mi
2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A · AWD MPG 17 / 27Range 279 / 443 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A AWD 16.4 gal62 L 17 / 27 279 / 443 mi
2.0T 4dr Wagon 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 21 / 31Range 344 / 508 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 16.4 gal62 L 21 / 31 344 / 508 mi
Aero 2dr Convertible 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A · FWD MPG 19 / 27Range 312 / 443 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A FWD 16.4 gal62 L 19 / 27 312 / 443 mi
Aero 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A · FWD MPG 19 / 28Range 312 / 459 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A FWD 16.4 gal62 L 19 / 28 312 / 459 mi
Aero 4dr Sedan AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A · AWD MPG 17 / 27Range 279 / 443 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A AWD 16.4 gal62 L 17 / 27 279 / 443 mi
Aero 4dr Wagon 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A · FWD MPG 19 / 27Range 312 / 443 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A FWD 16.4 gal62 L 19 / 27 312 / 443 mi
X 4dr Wagon AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A · AWD MPG 17 / 27Range 279 / 443 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A AWD 16.4 gal62 L 17 / 27 279 / 443 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2011 Saab 9-3 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 20 MPG, a full 16.4-gallon tank covers about 328 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full16.4443279
3/412.3332209
1/28.2221139
1/44.111170
1/82.15535

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 750 gallons, roughly 46 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
20–23 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
386–444 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2011 Saab 9-3

$86.59 to fill the 16.4-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
16.4 galPremium$5.28$86.59$64.94

By region, 16.4-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$80.85
Midwest$5.37$88.07
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$74.95
Rocky Mountain$5.12$83.97
West Coast$6.08$99.71
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$104.30

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 16.4-gallon tank$86.59
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,960

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

9-3 tank size in other years

The 2011 9-3 uses the same 16.4 gal tank as every 9-3 since 2004.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2011 9-3 16.4 gal 508 mi
2010 9-3 16.4 gal 508 mi
2009 9-3 16.4 gal 476 mi
2008 9-3 16.4 gal 476 mi
2007 9-3 16.4 gal 459 mi
2006 9-3 16.4 gal 459 mi
Saab 9-3 fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
1999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011
← 2010 Saab 9-3 Every 9-3 year

2011 Saab 9-3 fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2011 Saab 9-3, out of 3 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpJan 19, 2011 · NHTSA 11V015000 · Saab Cars North America, Inc. · 4,400 vehicles

Saab is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. Certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications.

Risk and remedy

Risk: The subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Saab will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2011. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2011 Saab 9-3?

The 2011 Saab 9-3 holds 16.4 gallons (62 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2011 Saab 9-3 gas tank hold?

The 2011 Saab 9-3 tank holds 62 liters, or 16.4 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2011 Saab 9-3 gas tank?

No. FWD and AWD versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3 use the same 16.4 gal tank.

How far can a 2011 Saab 9-3 go on a full tank?

About 443–508 miles on the highway and 279–344 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2011 Saab 9-3 go on a quarter tank?

About 111 highway miles or 70 in town from the 16.4-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.1 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2011 Saab 9-3 take?

Premium unleaded (recommended). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2011 Saab 9-3?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 16.4-gallon tank from empty costs $86.59. It ranges from $74.95 in the Gulf Coast to $104.30 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2011 Saab 9-3?

About 102 pounds for the 16.4-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Has the 2011 Saab 9-3 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2011 Saab 9-3: 11V015000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Saab fuel system recalls).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

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