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Newest year: 2004
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2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara MPG & Fuel Cost

5 model years · 18–24 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD

$3,630

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara at a glance

The 2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara covers 5 model years in the EPA database (44 configurations in all), rated 18–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2000.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara by model year

2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2004	Gas	18 MPG	$3,630	Ratings changed
2003	Gas	21–22 MPG	$2,970–$3,110	Ratings changed
2002	Gas	21–22 MPG	$2,970–$3,110	Ratings changed
2001	Gas	21–23 MPG	$2,840–$3,110	Ratings changed
2000	Gas	21–24 MPG	$2,720–$3,110	First year

What the 2004 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$303

$3,630 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.05

Per 100 miles

$24.20

Five years

$18,150

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$450less a year

Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Suzuki Vitara MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 18 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,630, $660 more.

Gas · 2.5L

Combined

18 MPG

Per year

$3,630

Gas configurations (4)

2004 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 6-cyl	RWD	17	20	18	$3,630
4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.5L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,630
4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.5L 6-cyl	4WD	17	20	18	$3,630
4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.5L 6-cyl	4WD	17	20	18	$3,630

2003 Suzuki Vitara MPG

21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,110/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

21–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$3,110

Gas configurations (8)

2003 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	24	22	$2,970
2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
4 Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
4 Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110

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2003 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
4 Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
4 Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110

2002 Suzuki Vitara MPG

21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,110/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

21–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$3,110

Gas configurations (8)

2002 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	24	22	$2,970
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110

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2002 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110

2001 Suzuki Vitara MPG

21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,110/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,840, $120 more.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L

Combined

21–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$3,110

Gas configurations (12)

2001 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	1.6L 4-cyl	RWD	22	25	23	$2,840
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	1.6L 4-cyl	RWD	22	26	23	$2,840
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	1.6L 4-cyl	4WD	22	25	23	$2,840
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	1.6L 4-cyl	4WD	21	24	22	$2,970
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110

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2001 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	22	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	19	23	21	$3,110

2000 Suzuki Vitara MPG

21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,110/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L

Combined

21–24 MPG

Per year

$2,720–$3,110

Gas configurations (12)

2000 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	1.6L 4-cyl	RWD	22	26	24	$2,720
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	1.6L 4-cyl	RWD	22	25	23	$2,840
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	1.6L 4-cyl	4WD	22	25	23	$2,840
2Door 1.6L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	1.6L 4-cyl	4WD	21	24	22	$2,970
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	22	21	$3,110

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2000 Suzuki Vitara gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
2Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	22	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,110
4Door 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	19	23	21	$3,110

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.

California $4,940
Washington $4,570
New York $3,630
Florida $3,430
Texas $3,170

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard SUV models.

2004 Toyota 4Runner

18 MPG · $3,630/yr

2004 BMW X3

18 MPG · $4,460/yr

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

18 MPG · $3,630/yr

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor

18 MPG · $4,460/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

2000-2004 (FT)

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara get?

EPA rates the 2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara at 18–24 MPG combined across 44 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 24 MPG (22 city, 26 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara?

The 2Door 1.6L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2004.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Suzuki Vitara?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Suzuki Vitara per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,630 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Suzuki Vitara 100 miles?

About $24.20 per 100 miles for the 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Vitara more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.

How does the 2004 Suzuki Vitara compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The 4 Door 2.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 254 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Vitara different from the 2003 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 18 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,630, $660 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2004 against 8 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Suzuki Vitara for that year.