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Suzuki Sidekick MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 1989, the Sidekick Convertible 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 22 MPG (1996–1998).

Suzuki Sidekick: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1989–199815202530MPG1989199825 MPG peaklowest peak 22Suzuki Sidekick: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG19891992199419961998peak 25
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
681.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1998 version, the Sidekick 2Door 4WD. Put it next to its 1989 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Suzuki Sidekick has EPA ratings for nine model years, 1989–1998, every one of them among special purpose vehicles. Its best version had the highest combined rating among special purpose vehicles in 1989, and it placed in its class top five in nine model years. In 1989 it shared first place among 41 special purpose vehicles with the Geo Tracker and the Suzuki Samurai. The peak rating of the Sidekick is the fourth highest of the 80 special purpose vehicle nameplates with MPG ratings on this site.

Averaged over 1989–1993, its best version placed second of 42 among special purpose vehicles rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span. Its best rating fell from 25 MPG in 1989 to 22 MPG in 1998, the fourth largest drop among 28 long-running special purpose vehicles.

Among 48 special purpose vehicles, 1998

The Sidekick placed second (tied). The class leader was the Toyota RAV4 at 23 MPG.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 48 special purpose vehicles rated for 199812141618202224Sidekick 22median 17.5RAV4Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 48 special purpose vehicles rated for 199812141618202224Sidekick 22median 17.5
All 9 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1998Sidekick 2Door 4WD2221 / 242012
1997Sidekick 2Door 2WD2221 / 242012
1996Sidekick 2Door 2WD2221 / 242010
1994Sidekick 2Door 2WD2322 / 242112
1993Sidekick 2WD2322 / 242111
1992Sidekick 2WD2322 / 24218
1991Sidekick 2WD2322 / 25207
1990Sidekick 2WD2423 / 26225
1989Sidekick Convertible 4WD2524 / 26235

Version names in the EPA list: Sidekick 2Door 2WD, Sidekick 2Door 4WD, Sidekick 2Door RWD, Sidekick 2WD, Sidekick 4Door 2WD, Sidekick 4Door 4WD, Sidekick 4Door RWD, Sidekick Convertible 4WD, Sidekick Hardtop 2WD, Sidekick Hardtop 4WD, Sidekick Soft-top 4WD, Sidekick Sport 2WD, Sidekick Sport 4WD, Sidekick Sport RWD.

Same class, 1998

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