Saab News - Saab improves efficiency of 9-3 diesel, now up to 44.4 mpg (U.S.)

Saab improves efficiency of 9-3 diesel, now up to 44.4 mpg (U.S.)

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Saab has just tweaked the diesel versions of the 9-3 to reduce the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Over in Europe, the Saab is available with a 1.9L turbodiesel four in two power flavors. The milder single turbo 150 hp variant is now rated at 44.4 mpg (U.S.) in the sedan or 42.8 mpg (U.S.) in the wagon. The CO₂ emissions of the two body styles are now at 139 g/km and 144 g/km respectively. The average 7 percent gains in efficiency are due to revised gearing, taller (lower numerical) final drive ratio, revised engine calibrations and lower rolling resistance tires.

[Source: Saab]

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