Fuel economy details
Suzuki Equator 2012
EPA fuel-economy estimates for 2 versions of this vehicle. The overview shows the published range; open each version to compare its powertrain and operating estimates.
How to use these estimates
EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.
Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.
Configuration comparison
What changes across the published versions
These 2 EPA configurations are listed for this model year. Compare the exact powertrain before relying on a single rating.
Estimated annual fuel costs differ by up to $350 across the published configurations.
Automatic 5-spd
19 combined MPGEfficiency and cost
- Estimated annual petroleum use
- 15.7 barrels
- Five-year fuel-cost comparison
- costs $5,750 more
EPA class benchmark
Compared with 29 EPA records from 2012 in this vehicle class and fuel type.
- Efficiency position
- At or above 59%
- Combined MPG vs median
- Matches the class median.
- Annual cost vs median
- Matches the class median.
Manual 5-spd
21 combined MPGEfficiency and cost
- Estimated annual petroleum use
- 14.2 barrels
- Five-year fuel-cost comparison
- costs $4,000 more
EPA class benchmark
Compared with 29 EPA records from 2012 in this vehicle class and fuel type.
- Efficiency position
- At or above 97%
- Combined MPG vs median
- 2 MPG above the class median.
- Annual cost vs median
- $350 lower than the class median.
NHTSA safety recalls
Recall information for this model year
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for this 2012 Suzuki Equator. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUBCampaign 12V464000
Issue: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. Customers may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCampaign 11V593000
Issue: SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked October 3, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.
Where these numbers come from
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.