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2012 Saab 9-3 vs 2026 Mazda 3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Mazda 3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2500 vs $2250 — Mazda 3 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2012 Saab 9-3 2026 Mazda 3
Year20122026
ClassCompact CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionManual 6-spdAutomatic (S6)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.02.5
City MPG2027
Highway MPG3236
Combined MPG2430
Annual Fuel Cost$2500$2250
CO₂ (g/mile)370.2916666666667294.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score—/106/10
EPA GHG Score—/106/10
🚗 2012 Saab 9-3

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

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🚗 2026 Mazda 3

Compact Cars with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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