Against 8 other 3-cyl cars rated 1986–1988, the Forsa beats their 36.6 mpg average by 2.4 mpg, about $64 a year.
Every Suzuki Forsa engine, compared
The Suzuki Forsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1L 3-cyl | 36 / 43.5 | 1987–1988 | $985 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1988) | $0.082 |
| Fuel per year | $985 |
| Fuel over five years | $4,925 |
| Against other 3-cyl cars, 1986–1988 | −$64 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1988 Suzuki Forsa gives up 8 mpg in town: 44 on the highway against 36 in the city, $194 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1988) | 36 mpg | $1,067 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 44 mpg | $873 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (22%) | Typical for its type |
How the Forsa changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Forsa was rated in, all of them at 39 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 36 / 44 | 1 | $985 | |
| 1987 | 36 / 43 | 1 | $985 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Suzuki Forsa — 1 engine across 1987–1988. 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 $1,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1988 Suzuki Forsa get?
39 mpg combined, 36 city and 44 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1987 the Forsa has averaged 39 mpg.
Is the 1988 Forsa more efficient than the 1987?
About the same: 39 against 39 mpg combined.
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