Suzuki Aerio SX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki Aerio SX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2002 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2002) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 13 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 3 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #4 of 14 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 3 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 14 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 3 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 17 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 3 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 16 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Suzuki Aerio SX placed highest in 2002 at #3 of 13, and lowest in 2004 at #5 of 14. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2004 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
What Aerio SX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Suzuki Aerio SX burns 479 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,438 | $1,500 | $63 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,750 | $73 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,000 | $83 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $2,600 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 24 mpg the Suzuki Aerio SX is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $186 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Suzuki nameplates
Every Suzuki model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.