Suzuki Sidekick MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki Sidekick has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1990 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #1 of 25 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1991 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #8 of 50 (86th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 50 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #7 of 54 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Suzuki Sidekick placed highest in 1990 at #1 of 25, and lowest in 1991 at #8 of 50. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 24 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 24 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 24 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 23 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 → 1991 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
What Sidekick fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick burns 500 to 548 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 | $1,500 | $1,643 | $143 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,917 | $167 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,190 | $190 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $2,700 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 23 mpg the Suzuki Sidekick is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $167 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles 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.