The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 does 17.5 mpg combined (15.5 city, 19.5 highway), which works out to about $2,194 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 engine, compared
The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 19.5 | 2001–2006 | $2,194 |
What that actually costs
The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 burns a gallon every 17.5 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 686 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.183 |
| Fuel per year | $2,194 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,970 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$264 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,550 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 19.5 out there against 15.5 in town, a 26% drop worth $508 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 | 15.5 mpg | $2,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19.5 mpg | $1,969 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (26%) | Typical for its type |
How the Grand Vitara XL-7 changed over the years
The Grand Vitara XL-7 peaked in 2006 at 18 mpg (16 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2003 at 17 — 1 mpg apart, or $126 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2006 car does 18. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 18 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 18 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 18 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 — 1 engine across 2001–2006. 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 $3,550. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 get?
17.5 mpg combined on average — 15.5 in the city and 19.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2001–2006.
How much does a Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,194 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,970 over five years, or 0.183 dollars a mile.
Which Grand Vitara XL-7 engine is the most economical?
The 2.7L 6-cyl at 17.5 mpg.
Is the Grand Vitara XL-7 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world Grand Vitara XL-7 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 Grand Vitara XL-7 is $3,550 against the $2,194 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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