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Suzuki Esteem MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Suzuki Esteem fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Suzuki Esteem for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 25–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 6 configurations rated 25–27 MPG combined and costing $2,420–$2,610 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2001 Esteem 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 29 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 29 MPG in 1996.
Suzuki Esteem MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (1995) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 25–27 | $2,420–$2,610 |
| 2001 | 26–29 | $2,250–$2,510 |
| 2000 | 26–29 | $2,250–$2,510 |
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 Esteem generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Suzuki Esteem MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 25–29 |
| 1998 | 26–29 |
| 1997 | 26–29 |
| 1996 | 26–29 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Suzuki Esteem's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Suzuki Esteem run 25–29 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 25–27 MPG.
Which Suzuki Esteem model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 Suzuki Esteem Esteem 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Suzuki Esteem cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,420–$2,610 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,420.
Has the Suzuki Esteem's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 29 MPG in 2000 to 27 MPG in 2002, 2 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 29 MPG.