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2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 at a glance
The 2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 by model year
What the 2008 XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 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
$210less 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 XL7 MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| XL7 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2007 Suzuki XL7 MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| XL7 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $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
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2008
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 get?
EPA rates the 2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 at 18 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2008 Suzuki XL7?
Every model year of the 2007-2008 Suzuki XL7 tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2008 Suzuki XL7?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Suzuki XL7 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Suzuki XL7 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 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 2008 Suzuki XL7 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2008 Suzuki XL7 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The XL7 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 334 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Suzuki XL7 different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2008 against 2 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Suzuki XL7 for that year.