Against 452 other V6 cars rated 2004–2006, the Grand Vitara XL-7 trails their 19 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $112 a year.
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
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2004–2006 | +$112 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,550 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 gives up 5 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 16 in the city, $571 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
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.
| 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 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the Grand Vitara XL-7 has averaged 17.5 mpg.
Is the 2006 Grand Vitara XL-7 more efficient than the 2005?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which Grand Vitara XL-7 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2006, at 18 mpg combined (16 city, 21 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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