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2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 16–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom at a glance
The 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 16–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003 and 2004. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom by model year
What the 2004 Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$450less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Isuzu Axiom MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 18 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,630, $450 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2003 Isuzu Axiom MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2002 Isuzu Axiom MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2002-2004 (2002)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom get?
EPA rates the 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom at 16–18 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom?
The Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2002 and 2003.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003 and 2004.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Isuzu Axiom per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,630–$3,840 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Isuzu Axiom 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.20 and $25.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Isuzu Axiom more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2004 Isuzu Axiom compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Axiom 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 254 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Isuzu Axiom different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 18 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,630, $450 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2004 against 2 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Isuzu Axiom for that year.