Against 253 other 4-cyl cars rated 2006–2008, the i-290 trails their 24.3 mpg average by 4.3 mpg, about $340 a year.
Every Isuzu i-290 engine, compared
The Isuzu i-290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 4-cyl | 18 / 24 | 2007–2008 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2006–2008 | +$340 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 Isuzu i-290 gives up 6 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 18 in the city, $533 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the i-290 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the i-290 was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2007 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Isuzu i-290 — 1 engine across 2007–2008. 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 $3,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 Isuzu i-290 get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the i-290 has averaged 20 mpg.
Is the 2008 i-290 more efficient than the 2007?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
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