Suzuki Vitara fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Suzuki Vitara | All carmakers | Suzuki Vitara | |
| 1990 | +5% | +6% | +5% | - |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1991 | +5% | +8% | +4% | - |
| 1992 | +5% | +8% | +2% | - |
| 1993 | +5% | +8% | +3% | - |
| 1994 | +6% | +8% | +3% | - |
| 1995 | +5% | +6% | +2% | - |
| 1996 | +4% | +6% | +2% | - |
| 1997 | +3% | +6% | +3% | - |
| 1998 | +3% | +6% | +4% | - |
| 1999 | +3% | +10% | +5% | - |
| 2014 | +26% | +30% | +30% | +27% |
| 2015 | +27% | +30% | +33% | +27% |
| 2016 | +28% | +30% | +36% | +27% |
| 2017 | +28% | +30% | +38% | +27% |
| 2018 | +28% | +21% | +39% | +27% |
| 2019 | +27% | +15% | +37% | - |
| 2020 | +27% | +15% | +36% | - |
| 2021 | +26% | +14% | +37% | - |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Suzuki Vitara.
Suzuki Vitara 2018 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 39.8 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 34.8 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +15% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Suzuki Vitara 2018 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Suzuki Vitara with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 8% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.6 117 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.0 BOOSTERJET 112 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+15% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.0 BOOSTERJET 112 HP 4x4 manual | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+16% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.0 BOOSTERJET 112 HP 4x4 automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+13% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.0 BOOSTERJET 112 HP automatic | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+19% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 BOOSTERJET 129 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 BOOSTERJET 129 HP 4x4 manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 140 HP automatic | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+17% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 4WD 140 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+18% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 BOOSTERJET 140 HP 4x4 manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+11% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 BOOSTERJET 140 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+17% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.6 117 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+9% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.6 117 HP automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+18% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.6 4WD 117 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+8% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.6 4WD 117 HP automatic | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+19% |
Suzuki Vitara 2014 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 43.1 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +30% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 57.4 MPG 4.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +27% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Suzuki Vitara 2014 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Suzuki Vitara with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Suzuki Vitara advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is significantly above average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 diesel engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.6 DDiS 120 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Suzuki Vitara with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 117 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 BOOSTERJET 140 HP 4x4 manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+28% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 S 1.4 140 HP automatic | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+44% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 S 1.4 4WD 140 HP automatic | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+36% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 117 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+23% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 4WD 117 HP manual | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+23% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 4WD 117 HP automatic | 41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+26% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.6 VVT 120 HP automatic | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+31% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.6 DDIS 120 HP 4x4 manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+26% |
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.6 DDiS 120 HP manual | 58.8 MPG 4.0 l/100km |
46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km+28% |
Suzuki Vitara 1988 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.9 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.4 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +5% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Suzuki Vitara 1988 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 5% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Suzuki Vitara fuel economy is one of the worst. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Vitara 1988 1.6 i 80 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Suzuki Vitara with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Vitara 1991 1.6 Villager 16V 97 HP 4x4), but despite this 70% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 1988 1.6 i 80 HP 4x4 manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+6% |
| Suzuki Vitara 1988 1.6 i 80 HP 4x4 automatic | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 1991 1.6 Villager 16V 97 HP 4x4 manual | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+10% |
| Suzuki Vitara 1991 1.6 Villager 16V 97 HP 4x4 automatic | 24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
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| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 1997 Villager 1.9 Turbo D 75 HP 4x4 manual | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km-1% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 1995 2.0 Villager V6 136 HP 4x4 manual | 22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km |
22.0 MPG 10.7 l/100km+1% |
| Suzuki Vitara 1995 2.0 Villager V6 136 HP 4x4 automatic | 21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km |
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| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 1996 Villager 2.0 Turbo D 71 HP 4x4 automatic | 25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 1994 2.0 TDI 83 HP 4x4 manual | 25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 1994 2.0 TDI 83 HP 4x4 automatic | 25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 1997 Villager 2.0 Turbo D 87 HP 4x4 manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Vitara 1997 Villager 2.0 Turbo D 87 HP 4x4 automatic | 28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km |
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* - 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.