Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7
17.5 MPG The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 is EPA-rated at 17.5 MPG combined (15.5 city / 20.5 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 2001–2006 run it averages 17.3 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 20.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2005 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 20.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2004 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 20.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2003 | 17 MPG | 15.5 | 18.5 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
| 2002 | 17 MPG | 15.5 | 18.5 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 MPG | 15.5 | 18.5 | $3650 | 523 | 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 XL7 ranks 48 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Tracker 2WD Hardtop (18), Dodge Nitro 2WD (18), Jeep Liberty 2WD (18), Lincoln Navigator 2WD (18), Mitsubishi Endeavor 2WD (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 508 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 get?
The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 is rated at 17.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 15.5 city and 20.5 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 17.3 MPG, ranging from 17 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 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 2006 model is $3550.
Has the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17.5 MPG today against 17 in 2001 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 efficient for its class?
It ranks 48 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 3.3 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.