- Newest year: 2004
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2004 Isuzu Rodeo MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 17–18 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.
2004 Isuzu Rodeo at a glance
The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 17–18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD at 18 MPG, which costs about $3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,630 to $3,840, a $210 difference. The Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2004 (class median $4,080 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2004 Rodeo 3.2L 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 Rodeo MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Rodeo 3.5L 6-cyl RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Rodeo 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Rodeo 3.2L 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
- 2000-2003
- 2004
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2003 Isuzu Rodeo) is rated 16–19 MPG combined and costs $3,440–$4,080 a year to fuel; the 2004 model is rated 17–18 MPG and costs $3,630–$3,840 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo get?
EPA rates the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo at 17–18 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 6 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 Rodeo 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Rodeo 3.2L 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 Rodeo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Rodeo 3.2L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Rodeo 3.2L 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 Rodeo different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2004 against 9 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo for that year.