Suzuki · 1986–1995 · Gas

Suzuki Samurai MPG by year

The EPA has rated 10 model years of the Suzuki Samurai, from 1986 to 1995. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1995, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1995 model is 47% more efficient than the median special purpose vehicle that year (25 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year199525 MPG combined
Latest (1995)25 MPG$1,860/yr to fuel
First rated (1986)25 MPG$1,860/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1013 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Samurai, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Samurai model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1995 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 1 $1,860
1994 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 1 $1,860
1993 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 2 $1,860
1992 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 2 $1,860
1991 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 2 $1,860
1990 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 1 $1,860
1989 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 26 17 — 1 $1,860
1988 Gas 25 MPG 24 / 27 16.5 — 1 $1,860
1987 Gas 25 MPG 23 / 27 17 — 1 $1,860
1986 Gas 25 MPG 23 / 27 17.5 — 1 $1,860

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Suzuki Samurai year has the best fuel economy?

The 1993 Suzuki Samurai, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Suzuki Samurai?

The 1995 Suzuki Samurai is rated up to 25 MPG combined.

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