Suzuki Grand Vitara
21.5 MPG The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is EPA-rated at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 24.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 698 gallons, $2233 a year in fuel, or $0.149 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2001–2013 run it averages 19.4 MPG, improving by 3.5 MPG over 13 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 | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.140 | $1395 | $2093 | $2791 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.149 | $1488 | $2233 | $2977 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.163 | $1628 | $2442 | $3256 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.186 | $1860 | $2791 | $3721 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.209 | $2093 | $3140 | $4186 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.233 | $2326 | $3488 | $4651 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 24.5 | $2900 | 413 | 2 |
| 2012 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 24.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 24.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 18.7 | 25 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 2009 | 21 MPG | 18.7 | 25 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 2008 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 22 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 2007 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 22 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 2006 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 22 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 2005 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2004 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2003 | 18 MPG | 17 | 19.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 17 | 19.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 17 | 19.5 | $3450 | 494 | 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 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Suzuki Grand Vitara ranks 21 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Tracker 2WD Convertible (22), Honda Element 2WD (22), Toyota 4Runner 2WD (22), Toyota Venza (22), Honda Pilot 2WD (22.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 413 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Suzuki Grand Vitara get?
The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rated at 21.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 24.5 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 19.4 MPG, ranging from 18 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Suzuki Grand Vitara cost in fuel per year?
At 21.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 698 gallons — roughly $2233 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.149 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $2900.
Has the Suzuki Grand Vitara become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18 MPG in 2001 to 21.5 in 2013 — an improvement of 3.5 MPG, or 19% across 13 model years.
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara efficient for its class?
It ranks 21 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 0.8 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.