The Suzuki Forsa does 39 mpg combined (36 city, 43.5 highway), which works out to about $985 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 3-cyl cars it sits above the average of 32.3 mpg.
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
The Suzuki Forsa burns a gallon every 39 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 308 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.082 |
| Fuel per year | $985 |
| Fuel over five years | $4,925 |
| Against other 3-cyl cars | −$204 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Suzuki Forsa gives up 7.5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 43.5 out there against 36 in town, a 21% drop worth $184 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 36 mpg | $1,067 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 43.5 mpg | $883 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.5 mpg (21%) | 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 Suzuki Forsa get?
39 mpg combined on average — 36 in the city and 43.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1987–1988.
How much does a Suzuki Forsa cost in fuel per year?
About $985 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $4,925 over five years, or 0.082 dollars a mile.
Which Forsa engine is the most economical?
The 1L 3-cyl at 39 mpg.
Is the Forsa good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 3-cyl cars it sits above the average of 32.3 mpg, computed across 151 ratings.
Are these real-world Forsa figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Suzuki Forsa is $1,600 against the $985 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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