Isuzu Amigo 2WD
17.5 MPG The 2000 Isuzu Amigo 2WD is EPA-rated at 17.5 MPG combined (16 city / 19.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 857 gallons, $2743 a year in fuel, or $0.183 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1989–2000 run it averages 17.6 MPG, essentially flat across 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.171 | $1714 | $2571 | $3429 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.183 | $1829 | $2743 | $3657 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.257 | $2571 | $3857 | $5143 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.5 MPG | 16 | 19.5 | $3600 | 512 | 2 |
| 1999 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 20.5 | $3375 | 484 | 2 |
| 1998 | 20 MPG | 18 | 22 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 1994 | 16 MPG | 15 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1993 | 17 MPG | 15.3 | 19 | $3650 | 523 | 3 |
| 1992 | 16.7 MPG | 15.7 | 18.3 | $3750 | 535 | 3 |
| 1991 | 17.5 MPG | 16 | 19.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 1990 | 17.5 MPG | 16 | 20 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 1989 | 17.5 MPG | 16 | 20 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 43 special purpose vehicles models tracked here, the Isuzu Amigo 2WD ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Isuzu Rodeo 2WD (17.7), Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD (17.8), Buick Coachbuilder Wagon (18), Ford Windstar FWD Van (18), Mazda MPV (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 512 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Isuzu Amigo 2WD get?
The 2000 Isuzu Amigo 2WD is rated at 17.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 19.5 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 17.6 MPG, ranging from 16 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Isuzu Amigo 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 857 gallons — roughly $2743 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.183 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2000 model is $3600.
Has the Isuzu Amigo 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17.5 MPG today against 17.5 in 1989 — essentially flat across 9 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Isuzu Amigo 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 43 in the Special Purpose Vehicles class on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG. That is 0.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.