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Suzuki · model year 2013
2013 Suzuki Kizashi S AWD
Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S AWD is a compact gasoline car with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. It returns 25 combined MPG, with 22 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe emissions are 353 grams per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive in a compact car
- 29 MPG highway rating
- Automatic transmission with variable gear ratios
- 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
Watch for
- 22 MPG city rating
- 25 MPG combined rating
- $2,700 EPA annual fuel cost
- 353 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact car with all-wheel drive Mixed driving that fits a 25-MPG combined estimate Highway-focused drivers using the 29-MPG rating
Choose the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S AWD if you want a compact car with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and its EPA fuel figures fit your budget. The central number is 25 combined MPG, supported by 22 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates $2,700 in annual fuel cost, while tailpipe emissions measure 353 grams per mile. Drivers who spend more time on highways can use the higher highway figure; frequent city driving points to the lower city rating.
What it is
The Kizashi S AWD is a 2013 Suzuki compact car powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels.
Its transmission is an automatic unit with variable gear ratios. See more from the Suzuki cars list.
The numbers
The EPA combined rating is 25 MPG. That combines 22 MPG in city driving with 29 MPG on the highway.
The 7-MPG gap matters if your driving is mostly stop-and-go streets or mostly open roads.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,700. The estimate is for this gasoline-powered Kizashi S AWD.
Tailpipe output is 353 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
How it compares
The 25-MPG combined figure falls between the car's 22-MPG city and 29-MPG highway ratings. Highway driving is 7 MPG higher than city driving.
Those figures give the clearest split for comparing this car with other EPA-rated compact cars: use 22 MPG for urban-heavy trips, 29 MPG for highway-heavy trips, and 25 MPG for a mixed commute.
Who it suits
This Kizashi fits a driver seeking a compact car with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
It makes the most sense for someone whose driving mix can be represented by its 25-MPG combined rating, while highway-focused drivers may see its 29-MPG figure.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive is paired with a 25-MPG combined rating, rather than the higher 29-MPG highway number in every situation.
City use is rated at 22 MPG, and EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700. The car also emits 353 grams of CO2 per mile from its tailpipe.
Verdict
The Kizashi S AWD is a compact gasoline car defined by its all-wheel-drive layout, 25 combined MPG, and $2,700 EPA annual fuel cost.
Its 22-MPG city rating and 29-MPG highway rating make the driving pattern important when estimating what ownership will cost.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 353 g per mile
- Model year
- 2013
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S AWD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 22 MPG city and 29 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,700.
What engine and fuel does it use?
It uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and gasoline.
Does the Kizashi S AWD have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive type is all-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
It has an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 353 grams per mile.
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