Suzuki Forsa Turbo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki Forsa Turbo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 34 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 34 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | #3 of 14 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
| 1988 | 1 | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | #3 of 15 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Suzuki Forsa Turbo placed highest in 1987 at #3 of 14, and lowest in 1987 at #3 of 14. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 31 | 39 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 31 | 39 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
What Forsa Turbo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Suzuki Forsa Turbo burns 338 to 338 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 | $1,015 | $1,015 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,184 | $1,184 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,353 | $1,353 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $1,850 to $1,850 a year in fuel, or $2,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 34 mpg the Suzuki Forsa Turbo is 13 mpg better the median, which is worth about $733 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars 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.