Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1989–2026
Suzuki Vitara
MPG, running costs and specs for the Suzuki Vitara. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 49 mpg, about £1,136 a year in the UK.
- MPG
- 49 mpg
- 2026 official · 5.8 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,136
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 505 miles
- 47 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Vitara costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.22 per 100 miles | £1,136 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $16.99 per 100 km | $1,869 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.95 per 100 km | $1,549 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.70 per 100 miles | $1,444 |
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.
Where the Vitara ranks
LY, 2015–2027
Specs for the 2022 Suzuki Vitara GL+ 1.6 petrol, 5-speed manual, FWD (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- LY series II
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,175 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,610 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,500 mm
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.4 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,075 kg
- Boot
- 375 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,586 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 86 kW
- Torque
- 156 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 47 L
Ownership
- Tyres
- 215/55 R17
ET/TA (1st generation), 1988–1998
Specs for the 1.6 4x4; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- ET/TA (1st generation)
- Built
- 1988-1998
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,620 mm
- Width
- 1,631 mm
- Height
- 1,669 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,200 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,085 kg
- Boot
- 201 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,793 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 71 kW
- Torque
- 132 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Suzuki Vitara questions
What MPG does the Suzuki Vitara get?
The 2026 Suzuki Vitara gets 49 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (5.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Suzuki Vitara cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,136 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a Suzuki Vitara go on a full tank?
About 505 miles (813 km) from its 47 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Suzuki Vitara's boot?
375 L, for the 2022 Suzuki Vitara GL+ 1.6 petrol, 5-speed manual, FWD (Australia).
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