Suzuki Kizashi MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki Kizashi has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2010 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | #21 of 59 (66th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 3 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #31 of 64 (52th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 3 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #44 of 76 (43th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 3 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #55 of 84 (35th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Suzuki Kizashi placed highest in 2010 at #21 of 59, and lowest in 2013 at #55 of 84. It spent 2 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 376 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 360 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
What Kizashi fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi burns 460 to 479 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 | $1,380 | $1,438 | $58 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,677 | $67 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,917 | $77 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $2,500 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 25 mpg the Suzuki Kizashi is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $62 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.