1987 Suzuki Forsa MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Suzuki Forsa.

The 1987 Suzuki Forsa has 2 model options: Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L and Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L.

The 1987 Suzuki Forsa Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1987 Suzuki Forsa Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Suzuki Forsa Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Suzuki Forsa is 37 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L343236
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L393643

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Suzuki Forsa?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Suzuki Forsa is $1,725.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1987 Suzuki Forsa to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,875 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L$1,850save $2,250
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L$1,600save $3,500

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Suzuki Forsa Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Suzuki Forsa will consume in one year is 9 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L9
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L8

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Suzuki Forsa Emit?

The 1987 Suzuki Forsa will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1987 Suzuki Forsa.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1987 Suzuki Forsa model options.

Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Suzuki Forsa Automatic 3-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L:

City MPG32
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,250
Fuel Cost$1,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Suzuki Forsa Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L:

City MPG36
Highway MPG43
Combined MPG39
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $3,500
Fuel Cost$1,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum8
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "1987 Suzuki Forsa MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/forsa/1987.

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