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2009-2012 Suzuki Equator MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 16–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2012 Suzuki Equator at a glance
The 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator covers 4 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 16–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,140 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
2009-2012 Suzuki Equator by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,140–$3,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,140–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,080 | First year |
What the 2012 Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$262
$3,140 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.23
Per 100 miles
$20.93
Five years
$15,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small pickup median
$340less a year
Class median $3,480 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Suzuki Equator MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,140.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,880 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $3,970 |
2011 Suzuki Equator MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,140–$4,020/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,140, $30 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,880 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,020 |
2010 Suzuki Equator MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2009 Suzuki Equator MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Equator 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD: $4,270 in California and $2,740 in Texas, a $1,530 difference.
- California $4,270
- Washington $3,960
- New York $3,140
- Florida $2,970
- Texas $2,740
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small pickup models.
Generations
- 2009-2012 (2009)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator get?
EPA rates the 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator at 16–21 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator?
Every model year of the 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Suzuki Equator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,140 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,140–$3,970 a year. That is a $830 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Suzuki Equator 100 miles?
About $20.93 per 100 miles for the Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.93 and $26.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2012 Suzuki Equator compare with other small pickup configurations?
The Equator 2.5L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,140 a year to fuel, $340 less than the class median of $3,480, and less than 8 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 50 rated small pickup configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,140. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2012 against 4 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Suzuki Equator for that year.