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2010-2011 Suzuki Swift MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 26–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2011 Suzuki Swift at a glance
The 2010-2011 Suzuki Swift covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 26–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2010.
2010-2011 Suzuki Swift by model year
What the 2011 x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$185
$2,220 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.70
Per 100 miles
$14.80
Five years
$11,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,060less a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Suzuki Swift MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,220, $40 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 29 | $2,220 |
| x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,350 |
2010 Suzuki Swift MPG
26–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,510/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,510 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $3,020 in California and $1,930 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,020
- Washington $2,790
- New York $2,220
- Florida $2,090
- Texas $1,930
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2011 Suzuki Swift get?
EPA rates the 2010-2011 Suzuki Swift at 26–30 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2011 Suzuki Swift?
The x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2011 Suzuki Swift?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011.
How does the 2010-2011 Suzuki Swift compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2006 Suzuki Swift) is rated 25–27 MPG combined and costs $2,420–$2,610 a year to fuel; the 2010-2011 model is rated 26–30 MPG and costs $2,180–$2,510 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Suzuki Swift per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,220 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,220–$2,350 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Suzuki Swift 100 miles?
About $14.80 per 100 miles for the x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.80 and $15.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Suzuki Swift more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2011 Suzuki Swift compare with other small car configurations?
The x 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,220 a year to fuel, $1,060 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 313 rated small car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Suzuki Swift different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,220, $40 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2011 against 2 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Suzuki Swift for that year.