- Newest year: 2008
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2007
2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 17–19 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, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara at a glance
The 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara covers 3 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007; 2008 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara by model year
What the 2008 Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$400less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| XL7 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| XL7 2.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL7 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| XL7 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2005 (FT)
- 2006-2008
- 2009
- 2010-2013
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?
EPA rates the 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara at 17–19 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Every model year of the 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007. In 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara) is rated 16–18 MPG combined and costs $3,630–$4,080 a year to fuel; the 2006-2008 model is rated 17–19 MPG and costs $3,440–$3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$3,630 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Grand Vitara 2.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $400 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 334 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara different from the 2007 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2007 and 2008: 4 configurations rated 18–19 MPG combined. See the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara for that year.