Against 241 other 4-cyl cars rated 1996–1998, the X-90 trails their 24.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $122 a year.
Every Suzuki X-90 engine, compared
The Suzuki X-90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 22 / 26 | 1996–1998 | $1,620 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1998) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1996–1998 | +$122 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,633 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1998 Suzuki X-90 gives up 4 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 22 in the city, $268 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1998) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (18%) | Typical for its type |
How the X-90 changed over the years
The X-90 peaked in 1997 at 24 mpg (22 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1998 at 23 — 1 mpg apart, or $70 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1998 car does 23.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 22 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1997 | 22 / 26 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1996 | 22 / 26 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Suzuki X-90 — 1 engine across 1996–1998. 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 $2,633. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1998 Suzuki X-90 get?
23 mpg combined, 22 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1996 the X-90 has averaged 23.7 mpg.
Is the 1998 X-90 more efficient than the 1997?
No: 23 against 24 mpg combined, about $70 a year more to run.
Which X-90 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1997, at 24 mpg combined (22 city, 26 highway).
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