2008 Suzuki Reno MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.
Is the 2008 Suzuki Reno good on gas?
At up to 23 MPG combined, the 2008 Suzuki Reno is about average for a Compact Cars — that class averages about 24.1 MPG across 6,481 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $3.80/gal for regular gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,478/year (roughly $206/month, about $16.52 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 652 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2008 Suzuki Reno trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 23 | $2,478 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | REGULAR | 22 | $2,591 |
2008 Suzuki Reno specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | 5-spd manual · Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel | Regular |
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2 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.