Suzuki · 1996–2002 · Gas
Suzuki Esteem MPG by year
The EPA has rated 7 model years of the Suzuki Esteem, from 1996 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2001, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 7% less efficient than the best 1996 model (27 vs. 29 MPG). The 2002 model is 23% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (27 vs. 22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Esteem, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Esteem model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 32 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
| 2001 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 21.5 | — | 5 | $1,603 |
| 2000 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 22 | — | 7 | $1,603 |
| 1999 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 33 | 23 | — | 8 | $1,603 |
| 1998 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1997 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 34 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 1996 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 34 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki Esteem year has the best fuel economy?
The 1996 Suzuki Esteem, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Suzuki Esteem year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 27 MPG combined (about $1,722 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Suzuki Esteem?
The 2002 Suzuki Esteem is rated up to 27 MPG combined.