Petrol · 1981–2017
Suzuki Alto
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Suzuki Alto. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 3.1 L/100km, about $996 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 3.1 L/100km
- 2017 official
- A year's petrol
- $996
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 877 km
- 27 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Alto costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $9.06 per 100 km | $996 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $7.44 per 100 km | $825 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £8.64 per 100 miles | £605 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $5.70 per 100 miles | $770 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
HA37, 2022–2027
Specs for the 0.66 L mild hybrid; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- HA37
- Built
- 2022-2027
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 0.66 L 3-cylinder petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 658 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 49 kW
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 27 L
HA36, 2014–2021
Specs for the 0.66 L; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- HA36
- Built
- 2014-2021
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 0.66 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 658 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 38 kW
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 27 L
GF, 2009–2013
Specs for the 1.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- GF
- Built
- 2009-2014
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,500 mm
- Width
- 1,600 mm
- Height
- 1,471 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,360 mm
- Kerb weight
- 868 kg
- Boot
- 130 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 997 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 50 kW
- Torque
- 89 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 34 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Petrol | 3.1 L/100km | 92 mpg | 76 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 3.7 L/100km | 76 mpg | 63 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
Suzuki Alto questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Suzuki Alto?
The 2017 Suzuki Alto uses 3.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Suzuki Alto cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $996 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Suzuki Alto go on a full tank?
About 877 km from its 27 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Suzuki Alto's boot?
130 L, for the 0.66 L mild hybrid.
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