Suzuki · 1999–2004 · Gas
Suzuki Vitara MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Suzuki Vitara, from 1999 to 2004. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2000, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2004 model is 25% less efficient than the best 1999 model (18 vs. 24 MPG). The 2004 model is 6% more efficient than the median SUV that year (18 vs. 17 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Vitara, 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 Vitara model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG | 17 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 24 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2002 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 24 | 16.5 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 25 | 17 | — | 10 | $2,022 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 26 | 16 | — | 10 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 26 | 16 | — | 10 | $1,938 |
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 Vitara year has the best fuel economy?
The 1999 Suzuki Vitara, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Suzuki Vitara year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2004 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $2,583 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Suzuki Vitara?
The 2004 Suzuki Vitara is rated up to 18 MPG combined.