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Suzuki · model year 2013
2013 Suzuki Kizashi S
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Its 2.4-liter four-cylinder returns 24 MPG combined, with 21 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,800 and tailpipe CO2 at 364 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 24 MPG combined fuel economy
- 30 MPG highway rating
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Front-wheel drive compact-car layout
Watch for
- 21 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2,800
- 364 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who prefer a manual compact car Highway-focused driving with front-wheel drive
The Kizashi S makes sense for someone seeking a compact car with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Its fuel figures favor highway trips, while city driving brings the rating down to 21 MPG. The EPA's $2,800 yearly fuel estimate gives the running-cost benchmark, and 364 grams per mile describes its tailpipe emissions. Drivers comparing alternatives should focus on whether their own city-highway mix is closer to the lower or higher rating.
What it is
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S is a compact car from Suzuki. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.
A six-speed manual transmission sends the engine's output to the front wheels.
The numbers
The Kizashi S rates 24 MPG combined. That figure blends its 21 MPG city rating with its 30 MPG highway rating.
Your driving mix matters: stop-and-go city use is rated lower than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,800. The car runs on gasoline and has a combined rating of 24 MPG.
Tailpipe CO2 is 364 grams per mile.
How it compares
For a side-by-side choice, use its 24 combined MPG as the starting point, then check whether another compact car's city and highway ratings fit your driving better.
Its 21 city and 30 highway figures show the spread to look for when comparing similar gasoline cars.
Who it suits
This Kizashi suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and prefers a manual gearbox.
Its highway rating makes it a clearer fit for drivers who spend more time on open roads than in traffic.
Trade-offs
The manual transmission gives you six forward speeds, but it requires the driver to shift. Fuel economy is 21 MPG in city driving versus 30 MPG on the highway.
The $2,800 annual fuel-cost estimate and 364 grams-per-mile CO2 figure are part of the running-cost trade-off.
Verdict
Choose the 2013 Kizashi S if a front-drive compact car, gasoline power, and a six-speed manual match your priorities. Its 24 MPG combined rating is the central ownership number, with a meaningful difference between urban and highway use. Budget around $2,800 in annual fuel cost under the EPA estimate, and expect 364 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 24 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 364 g per mile
- Model year
- 2013
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,800.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission.
Is the Kizashi S front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Kizashi S uses front-wheel drive.
What fuel does this Suzuki use?
It uses gasoline.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 364 grams per mile.
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