Suzuki SX4 Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki SX4 Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2008 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2008). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #10 of 55 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #13 of 54 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | #15 of 59 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | #20 of 64 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | #30 of 76 (61th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 2 | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | #37 of 84 (57th pct) | Front-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 SX4 Sedan placed highest in 2008 at #10 of 55, and lowest in 2013 at #37 of 84. It spent 6 of its 6 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 336 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 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. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 → 2010 | 26 → 28 mpg | +2 mpg | 411 gal |
What SX4 Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan burns 411 to 442 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 | $1,232 | $1,327 | $95 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,548 | $111 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,769 | $126 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $2,250 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 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 28 mpg the Suzuki SX4 Sedan is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $111 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.