Suzuki X-90 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Suzuki X-90 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1996 to 1998. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (1996). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 14 (92th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1997 | 4 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #3 of 13 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1998 | 4 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 16 (93th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Suzuki X-90 placed highest in 1996 at #2 of 14, and lowest in 1997 at #3 of 13. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1998 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1998 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 22 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1998 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 22 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1997 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1997 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1997 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 → 1998 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
What X-90 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1998 Suzuki X-90 burns 500 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $68 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,830 | $80 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,091 | $91 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1998 model year is $2,700 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 23 mpg the Suzuki X-90 is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $486 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.