Isuzu Rodeo 2WD
17.7 MPG The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD is EPA-rated at 17.7 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 847 gallons, $2712 a year in fuel, or $0.181 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1991–2004 run it averages 16.8 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 14 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 | $0.141 | $1412 | $2119 | $2825 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.169 | $1695 | $2542 | $3390 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.181 | $1808 | $2712 | $3616 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.198 | $1977 | $2966 | $3955 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.226 | $2260 | $3390 | $4520 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.254 | $2542 | $3814 | $5085 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.282 | $2825 | $4237 | $5650 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17.7 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3517 | 503 | 3 |
| 2003 | 18 MPG | 16.3 | 21.3 | $3467 | 495 | 3 |
| 2002 | 17.3 MPG | 15.8 | 20 | $3600 | 516 | 4 |
| 2001 | 17.3 MPG | 15.8 | 20 | $3600 | 516 | 4 |
| 2000 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19.3 | $3700 | 526 | 3 |
| 1999 | 17.7 MPG | 16.3 | 20 | $3550 | 508 | 3 |
| 1998 | 17.7 MPG | 16.3 | 20 | $3550 | 508 | 3 |
| 1997 | 16.3 MPG | 15.3 | 18 | $3833 | 547 | 3 |
| 1996 | 16.3 MPG | 15.3 | 18 | $3833 | 547 | 3 |
| 1995 | 16.7 MPG | 15 | 18.7 | $3750 | 535 | 3 |
| 1994 | 16 MPG | 15 | 17.3 | $3900 | 555 | 3 |
| 1993 | 16.3 MPG | 15.3 | 18.7 | $3817 | 545 | 3 |
| 1992 | 15.7 MPG | 14.7 | 18 | $3983 | 569 | 3 |
| 1991 | 15.7 MPG | 14.7 | 18 | $3983 | 569 | 3 |
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 Rodeo 2WD ranks 21 on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD (17.8), Buick Coachbuilder Wagon (18), Ford Windstar FWD Van (18), Mazda MPV (18), Mercury Villager FWD Van (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 503 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Isuzu Rodeo 2WD get?
The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD is rated at 17.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 21 highway. Across all 14 model years in the database it averages 16.8 MPG, ranging from 15 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Isuzu Rodeo 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 847 gallons — roughly $2712 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.181 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2004 model is $3517.
Has the Isuzu Rodeo 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15.7 MPG in 1991 to 17.7 in 2004 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 13% across 14 model years.
Is the Isuzu Rodeo 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 21 of 43 in the Special Purpose Vehicles class on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG. That is 0.1 better 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.