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Suzuki Vitara MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
5 model years · 2000–2004
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Suzuki Vitara fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Suzuki Vitara for 5 model years, 2000 to 2004. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2004, has 4 configurations rated 18 MPG combined and costing $3,630 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 2000 2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1999.
Suzuki Vitara MPG by year
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 Vitara generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2004. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2004 powertrain options
Suzuki Vitara MPG history, 1999–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 21–24 |
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 Vitara's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Suzuki Vitara run 18–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2004. The latest year, 2004, is rated 18 MPG.
Which Suzuki Vitara model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Suzuki Vitara cost to fuel per year?
For MY2004, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,630 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,630.
Has the Suzuki Vitara's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 18 MPG in 2004, 6 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.