Against 249 other 4-cyl cars rated 1993–1995, the Samurai beats their 24 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $64 a year.
Every Suzuki Samurai engine, compared
The Suzuki Samurai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 23.8 / 26.3 | 1986–1995 | $1,536 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1995) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1993–1995 | −$64 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1995 Suzuki Samurai gives up 2 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 24 in the city, $123 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1995) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (8%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Samurai changed over the years
Combined figure across the 10 model years the Samurai was rated in, all of them at 25 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1994 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1993 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1992 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1991 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1990 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1989 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1988 | 24 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1987 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1986 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Suzuki Samurai — 1 engine across 1986–1995. 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 $2,500. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1995 Suzuki Samurai get?
25 mpg combined, 24 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1986 the Samurai has averaged 25 mpg.
Is the 1995 Samurai more efficient than the 1994?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
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