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2005 Suzuki Aerio

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2005 models.

Class
Compact Cars
Body styles
4dr Sedan AWD Glx AWD, 4dr Sedan FWD /Gl/Glx, 4dr Wagon FWD /Sx
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
24 combined · 22 city / 28 hwy
Length
166.5–171.3 in
Curb weight
2,661–2,875 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 24 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2005 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2005 Suzuki Aerio is a compact car offered with a 2.3L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 171 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,875 lb (4dr Sedan AWD Glx AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway), 3% better than the 2005 compact car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Sedan AWD Glx AWD171.3 in67.7 in61 in97.6 in56.7 / 56.7 in2,875 lb62/38
4dr Sedan FWD /Gl/Glx171.3 in66.5 in61 in97.6 in56.7 / 56.7 in2,661 lb62/38
4dr Wagon FWD /Sx166.5 in66.5 in61 in97.6 in57.1 / 55.9 in2,676 lb62/38

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Aerio2.3L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24+3%$2,800370
Aerio2.3L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24+3%$2,800370
Aerio SX2.3L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24+6%$2,800370
Aerio SX2.3L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24+6%$2,800370
Aerio AWD2.3L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive21 / 26 / 23-1%$2,900386
Aerio SX AWD2.3L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive21 / 26 / 23+2%$2,900386
Spend $2,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.3 MPG2005 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2005 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2005 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2005 Suzuki Aerio (this car)24 MPGNot rated0
2005 Toyota Corolla31 MPGNot rated7
2005 Honda Civic41 MPGNot rated8
2005 Toyota Prius46 MPGNot rated3
2005 Mazda 327 MPGNot rated0
2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI35 MPGNot rated0
2005 Hyundai Elantra26 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2005 Suzuki Aerio is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2005 Suzuki Aerio buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Aerio years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2007 Aerio24171.3 inNot rated00
2006 Aerio24171.3 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →