1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop.

The 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicles car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop gets up to 24 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop is $2,500 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop Consume?

The 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop.

City MPG24
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Suzuki Models from 1989

If you're interested in other Suzuki models from 1989, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/samurai-hardtop/1989.

  • "1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/samurai-hardtop/1989. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1989 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/samurai-hardtop/1989.