Against 265 other 4-cyl cars rated 2004–2006, the i-280 trails their 24.4 mpg average by 3.4 mpg, about $255 a year.
Every Isuzu i-280 engine, compared
The Isuzu i-280 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 4-cyl | 18 / 25 | 2006–2006 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2004–2006 | +$255 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 Isuzu i-280 gives up 7 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 18 in the city, $597 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the i-280 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the i-280 was rated in, all of them at 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Isuzu i-280 — 1 engine across 2006–2006. 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 $2,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2006 Isuzu i-280 get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the i-280 has averaged 21 mpg.
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