Suzuki SJ 410V MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki SJ 410V has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1984 to 1985. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as SJ 410V and SJ 410. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 23 (86th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1985 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #7 of 25 (75th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-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 SJ 410V placed highest in 1984 at #4 of 23, and lowest in 1985 at #7 of 25. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What SJ 410V fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1985 Suzuki SJ 410V burns 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1985 model year is $2,950 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 21 mpg the Suzuki SJ 410V is exactly at the median.
- 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.