Suzuki Kizashi
4 model years from 2010 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2010–2013
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 25–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (20)
The 2013 Kizashi in brief
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,497 lb (S Iawd 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), 3% worse than the 2013 compact car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Suzuki Kizashi has 4 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2013.
Its most efficient year was 2012 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (16), air bags (14), electrical system (9).
2013 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 7 campaigns and 57 owner complaints.
How the 2010 Kizashi compares
The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway), 10% better than the 2010 compact car average of 23.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.
2013 Kizashi pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints5 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 212 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Kizashi changes by model year
- 2013
- Lightest version 163 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2013 Kizashi
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Corolla | 29 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2013 Honda Civic | 44 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Honda Accord | 30 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2013 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2013 Nissan GT-R | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | 50 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →