Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD
20 MPG The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2001–2013 run it averages 18.8 MPG, improving by 2.5 MPG over 11 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 | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 431 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2010 | 20 MPG | 18.3 | 23.7 | $3117 | 445 | 3 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 18.3 | 23.7 | $3117 | 445 | 3 |
| 2007 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 21 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 2005 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2004 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2003 | 17.5 MPG | 16.5 | 19.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2002 | 17.5 MPG | 16.5 | 19.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2001 | 17.5 MPG | 16.5 | 19.5 | $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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD ranks 30 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Element 4WD (20.5), Kia Sorento 4WD (20.5), Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4matic (20.5), Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD (21), Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 431 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD get?
The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 23 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 18.8 MPG, ranging from 17 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $3100.
Has the Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 17.5 MPG in 2001 to 20 in 2013 — an improvement of 2.5 MPG, or 14% across 11 model years.
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 30 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 1.5 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.