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2012 Saab 9-3 vs 2023 Kia Rio

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 36 MPG combined — Kia Rio is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2500 vs $1650 — Kia Rio saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2012 Saab 9-3 2023 Kia Rio
Year20122023
ClassCompact CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionManual 6-spdAutomatic (AV-S1)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.01.6
City MPG2032
Highway MPG3241
Combined MPG2436
Annual Fuel Cost$2500$1650
CO₂ (g/mile)370.2916666666667250.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score—/107/10
EPA GHG Score—/107/10
🚗 2012 Saab 9-3

Compact Cars with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2023 Kia Rio

Compact Cars with 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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