2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara

The CarCody take

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a gasoline SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class. Its 2.4-liter four-cylinder and five-speed manual transmission return 22 MPG combined, with 19 city and 25 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 409 grams per mile.

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What it is

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive. Its EPA class is Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. The powertrain uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. See it alongside other Suzuki cars.

The numbers

The headline figure is 22 MPG combined. That combines a 19 MPG city rating with 25 MPG on the highway. City driving is where the rating drops, while steady highway travel produces the higher number.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050 a year. This is the listed gasoline cost tied to the official fuel-economy figures. Tailpipe emissions are 409 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The Grand Vitara’s 25 highway MPG is 6 MPG above its 19 city rating, producing a 22 MPG combined figure. No other vehicle figures are provided here for a direct side-by-side comparison.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a driver who wants rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and gasoline power in a small sport utility vehicle. Its 25 highway MPG rating favors drivers whose miles include more highway travel.

Trade-offs

The manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout define how this Grand Vitara is configured. Fuel economy varies from 19 MPG in city driving to 25 MPG on the highway, with a $3,050 annual fuel-cost figure.

Verdict

Choose the 2013 Grand Vitara if a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual matches how you want to drive. Its official 22 MPG combined rating gives a clear running-cost baseline, while the 19 city and 25 highway figures show where that economy comes from. The EPA lists $3,050 in yearly fuel cost and 409 grams of CO2 per mile, so this is a straightforward fit for buyers weighing manual control against fuel spending.