Against 246 other 4-cyl cars rated 1998–2000, the Amigo trails their 24.6 mpg average by 7.1 mpg, about $633 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1989, the 2.2L 4-cyl (1998–2000), does 19.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.6L 4-cyl (1993–1994), 16.5: $378 a year apart.
Every Isuzu Amigo engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 18 / 21.7 | 1998–2000 | $1,949 | |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 17 / 19.8 | 1989–1992 | $2,133 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 / 18.7 | 1998–2000 | $2,299 | |
| 2.6L 4-cyl | 15 / 19 | 1993–1994 | $2,327 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the GMC Jimmy gets 17.3 mpg, next to 17.5 mpg for the 2000 Amigo. The Amigo is the cheapest of them to run: $26 a year less than the GMC Jimmy.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2000) | $0.183 |
| Fuel per year | $2,194 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,970 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1998–2000 | +$633 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,504 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2000 Isuzu Amigo gives up 3.5 mpg in town: 19.5 on the highway against 16 in the city, $431 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2000) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19.5 mpg | $1,969 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3.5 mpg (22%) | Typical for its type |
How the Amigo changed over the years
The Amigo peaked in 1999 at 18.5 mpg (16.5 city, 20.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1994 at 16 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $324 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2000 car does 17.5.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 1999 | 16.5 / 20.5 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 1998 | 17 / 20.5 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 1994 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1993 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 19 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1991 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Isuzu Amigo — 4 engines across 1989–2000. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,504. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2000 Isuzu Amigo get?
17.5 mpg combined, 16 city and 19.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 16 to 19. Across every year since 1989 the Amigo has averaged 17.8 mpg.
Is the 2000 Amigo more efficient than the 1999?
No: 17.5 against 18.5 mpg combined, about $118 a year more to run.
Which Amigo year has the best gas mileage?
The 1999, at 18.5 mpg combined (16.5 city, 20.5 highway).
Does the Amigo get better gas mileage than the GMC Jimmy?
About the same: 17.5 mpg for the 2000 Amigo against 17.3 for the 2001 GMC Jimmy.
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