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2011 Suzuki Equator Sport Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4
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Suzuki Equator MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

4 model years · 2009–2012

21 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
23 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2012 Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD
$3,140

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Suzuki Equator fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Suzuki Equator for 4 model years, 2009 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 4 configurations rated 16–21 MPG combined and costing $3,140–$3,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2012 Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD, at 21 MPG.

Suzuki Equator MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Suzuki Equator: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2009-2012 (2009) Generation page
2012 16–21 $3,140–$3,970
2011 16–21 $3,140–$4,020
2010 16–21 $3,110–$4,080
2009 16–21 $3,110–$4,080

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Suzuki Equator generations

1 generations between 2009 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2012 powertrain options

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L
Combined
16–21 MPG
Per year
$3,140–$3,970
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Suzuki Equator's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Suzuki Equator run 16–21 MPG across model years 2009 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 16–21 MPG.

Which Suzuki Equator model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2012 Suzuki Equator Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 21 MPG.

How much does a Suzuki Equator cost to fuel per year?

For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,140–$3,970 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,140.

Has the Suzuki Equator's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 21 MPG in both 2009 and 2012.