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Isuzu D-Max fuel consumption

Of all Isuzu D-Max modifications produced from 2008 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 14% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2008 Isuzu D-Max average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2009 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearDiesel cars
All carmakersIsuzu D-Max
2008+13%+12%
Show all years
2009+14%+12%
2010+16%+12%
2011+19%+12%
2012+23%+13%
2013+27%+19%
2014+30%+19%
2015+33%+19%
2016+36%+19%
2017+38%+19%
2018+39%+19%
2019+37%+19%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Isuzu D-Max.

2012 - 2019

Isuzu D-Max 2012 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines30.0 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines25.4 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+19%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Isuzu D-Max 2012 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 15% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Isuzu D-Max with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Isuzu D-Max fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.5 liter diesel engine
Isuzu D-Max 2012 2.5 D 163 HP 4x4 manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+29%
Isuzu D-Max 2012 2.5 D 163 HP 4x4 automatic 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km+8%
2006 - 2012

Isuzu D-Max 2006 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines28.2 MPG
8.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines26.0 MPG
9.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+8%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Isuzu D-Max 2006 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Isuzu D-Max with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.5 liter diesel engine
Isuzu D-Max 2008 2.5 TD Double Cab 136 HP 4x4 manual 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km0%
Isuzu D-Max 2008 2.5 TD Single Cab 136 HP manual 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km+5%
Isuzu D-Max 2008 2.5 TD Space Cab 136 HP 4x4 manual 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+5%
3.0 liter diesel engine
Isuzu D-Max 2008 3.0 TD Double Cab 163 HP 4x4 manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+14%
Isuzu D-Max 2008 3.0 TD Double Cab 163 HP 4x4 automatic 26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+11%
Isuzu D-Max 2008 3.0 TD Single Cab 163 HP 4x4 manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+14%
Isuzu D-Max 2008 3.0 TD Space Cab 163 HP 4x4 manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+14%
Isuzu D-Max 2008 3.0 TD Space Cab 163 HP 4x4 automatic 26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+11%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.