The Suzuki Grand Vitara has varied fuel consumption figures depending on model year, engine size, and drivetrain configuration.
For the 2.7L V6 (173 hp, automatic, 1999-2017) model, the average combined fuel consumption is approximately 11.9 l/100km (19.8 mpg US, 23.7 mpg UK)[1].
The 2.4L (169 hp, 4×4 automatic, 2012-2017) model averages about 11.2 l/100km (21.0 mpg US, 25.2 mpg UK) in combined driving[2].
The 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers different figures:
- 2.4L, manual, 2WD: Combined 22 mpg US (19 city / 26 highway)
- 2.4L, automatic, 2WD: Combined 21 mpg US (19 city / 25 highway)
- 3.2L V6, automatic, 2WD: Combined 20 mpg US (18 city / 24 highway)
- 4WD variants consume slightly more, with combined figures ranging from 19 to 21 mpg US[3][8].
Real-world figures from owners show that average fuel economy for various model years (2012-2017) typically ranges between 18–21 mpg US[4].
Older models, such as the 2002 Grand Vitara, offered a combined EPA rating of around 17–18 mpg US (17 city / 19–20 highway)[6].
The 2006 Grand Vitara 4×4 automatic is EPA rated at 19 mpg city / 23 mpg highway. In real-world testing, an average of 22 mpg US was achieved[5].
References
- [1] Average fuel economy of Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 i V6 (173 Hp)
- [2] Average fuel economy of Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 (169 Hp) 4×4
- [3] 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (fueleconomy.gov)
- [4] Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG – Fuelly
- [5] 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara – MotorWeek
- [6] Used 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG & Gas Mileage Data – Edmunds
- [8] Used 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG & Gas Mileage Data – Edmunds