Against 348 other 4-cyl cars rated 2011–2013, the SX4 beats their 26.7 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $67 a year.
Every Suzuki SX4 engine, compared
The Suzuki SX4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 31 | 2007–2013 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Soul gets 27.3 mpg, the Nissan Juke 29 mpg and the Nissan Cube 28 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2013 SX4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2013) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2011–2013 | −$67 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 gives up 6 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 25 in the city, $297 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2013) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the SX4 changed over the years
The SX4 peaked in 2013 at 28 mpg (25 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 25 — 3 mpg apart, or $165 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 / 31 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2012 | 25 / 31 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2011 | 25 / 31 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2010 | 25 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2009 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2008 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2007 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Suzuki SX4 — 1 engine across 2007–2013. 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 $2,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2013 Suzuki SX4 get?
28 mpg combined, 25 city and 31 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the SX4 has averaged 27 mpg.
Is the 2013 SX4 more efficient than the 2012?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which SX4 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013, at 28 mpg combined (25 city, 31 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the SX4 get better gas mileage than the Kia Soul?
About the same: 28 mpg for the 2013 SX4 against 27.3 for the 2014 Kia Soul.
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