Against 253 other 4-cyl cars rated 2006–2008, the Forenza trails their 24.3 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $90 a year.
Every Suzuki Forenza engine, compared
The Suzuki Forenza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20 / 28 | 2004–2008 | $1,699 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler Sebring gets 23 mpg, the Saab 9-3 20.8 mpg and the Chevrolet Aveo 28 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2008 Forenza.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2006–2008 | +$90 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,760 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 Suzuki Forenza gives up 8 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 20 in the city, $549 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Forenza changed over the years
The Forenza peaked in 2008 at 23 mpg (20 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 22 — 1 mpg apart, or $75 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2007 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2006 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2005 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2004 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Suzuki Forenza — 1 engine across 2004–2008. 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 $2,760. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Forenza has averaged 22.6 mpg.
Is the 2008 Forenza more efficient than the 2007?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Which Forenza year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008, at 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Forenza get better gas mileage than the Chrysler Sebring?
About the same: 23 mpg for the 2008 Forenza against 23 for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring.
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