Suzuki averages 26.1 mpg combined across 52 models (1984–2013). The best on record does 42 mpg, the thirstiest 17 — a yearly fuel gap of about $1,345.
What that actually costs
What a Suzuki costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 26.1 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,471 |
| Most frugal on record | 42 mpg — $914 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 17 mpg — $2,259 a year |
Suzuki models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Forsa | 39 / 39 | $985 | |
| Suzuki Swift | 41 / 26 | $1,116 | |
| Suzuki Esteem | 29 / 25 | $1,357 | |
| Suzuki SX4 | 28 / 25 | $1,422 | |
| Suzuki Kizashi | 26 / 25 | $1,488 | |
| Suzuki Samurai | 25 / 25 | $1,536 | |
| Suzuki Aerio | 26 / 24 | $1,567 | |
| Suzuki X-90 | 24 / 23 | $1,620 | |
| Suzuki Sidekick | 25 / 22 | $1,670 | |
| Suzuki Reno | 23 / 22 | $1,684 | |
| Suzuki Forenza | 23 / 22 | $1,699 | |
| Suzuki Vitara | 24 / 18 | $1,730 | |
| Suzuki Verona | 24 / 20 | $1,778 | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | 24 / 17 | $1,873 | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 22 / 18 | $1,959 | |
| Suzuki Equator | 22 / 17 | $1,990 | |
| Suzuki XL7 | 22 / 17 | $2,043 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Suzuki mpg?
26.1 mpg combined across 52 models rated between 1984 and 2013. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Suzuki model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Suzuki cost to run?
About $1,471 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.