Suzuki Forsa MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki Forsa has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 39 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 34 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | #3 of 72 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1988 | 2 | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | #3 of 60 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact 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 placed highest in 1987 at #3 of 72, and lowest in 1987 at #3 of 72. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 32 | 36 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 36 | 44 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 227.87179487179486 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 32 | 36 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 36 | 43 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 227.87179487179486 | n/a |
What Forsa fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Suzuki Forsa burns 295 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 | $885 | $1,015 | $130 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,032 | $1,184 | $152 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,179 | $1,353 | $173 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $1,600 to $1,850 a year in fuel, or $2,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 39 mpg the Suzuki Forsa is 15 mpg better the median, which is worth about $645 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.