- Newest year: 2009
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- Standard SUVs
2009 Isuzu Ascender MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Isuzu Ascender at a glance
The 2009 Isuzu Ascender has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 16 MPG combined. The most efficient is the 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD at 16 MPG, which costs about $4,080 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,840 a year).
What the 2009 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Isuzu Ascender MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-passenger (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2008 (2003)
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Isuzu Ascender compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender) is rated 14–16 MPG combined and costs $4,080–$4,670 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 16 MPG and costs $4,080 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Isuzu Ascender get?
EPA rates the 2009 Isuzu Ascender at 16 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Isuzu Ascender per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Isuzu Ascender 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Isuzu Ascender more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2009 Isuzu Ascender compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 5-passenger 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Isuzu Ascender different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2009 against 2 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Isuzu Ascender for that year.