- Newest year: 2009
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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara at a glance
The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,970 to $3,440, a $470 difference. The Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,840 a year).
What the 2009 Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$870less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Grand Vitara 3.2L 6-cyl RWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Grand Vitara 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $3,440–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 19–22 MPG and costs $2,970–$3,440 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?
EPA rates the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara at 19–22 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 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 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,440 a year. That is a $470 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Grand Vitara 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $870 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 22 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $2,970, $470 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara for that year.