Against 348 other 4-cyl cars rated 2011–2013, the Kizashi trails their 26.7 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $98 a year.
Every Suzuki Kizashi engine, compared
The Suzuki Kizashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 / 30.5 | 2010–2013 | $1,488 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 32 mpg, the Nissan Versa 34.3 mpg and the Hyundai Accent 31.7 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2013 Kizashi. The Kizashi costs the most of them to run: $416 a year more than the Nissan Versa.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2013) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2011–2013 | +$98 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,425 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi gives up 7 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 23 in the city, $390 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2013) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Kizashi changed over the years
The Kizashi peaked in 2012 at 26 mpg (23 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2013 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2013 car does 25.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2012 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2011 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2010 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Suzuki Kizashi — 1 engine across 2010–2013. 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 $2,425. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi get?
25 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the Kizashi has averaged 25.8 mpg.
Is the 2013 Kizashi more efficient than the 2012?
No: 25 against 26 mpg combined, about $59 a year more to run.
Which Kizashi year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 26 mpg combined (23 city, 31 highway).
Does the Kizashi get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 25 mpg for the 2013 Kizashi against 32 for the 2014 Ford Focus, about $336 a year more to run.
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