Suzuki SX4
7 model years from 2007 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2013
- Class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 25–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (34)
The 2013 SX4 in brief
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 163 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,001 lb (4dr Crossover Ja Iawd/Jx Iawd/Jlx Iawd).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway), 8% better than the 2013 compact car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Suzuki SX4 has 7 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2013, classed as Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (33), steering (22), power train (13).
2013 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 9 campaigns and 91 owner complaints.
How the 2007 SX4 compares
The 2007 Suzuki SX4 is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 162 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,646 lb (4dr Hatch FWD).
2013 SX4 pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints12 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models.
Watch out for
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
SX4 changes by model year
- 2010
- Best combined MPG up from 26 to 28
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 163 in | 3,001 lb | Not rated | 5 | 12 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 163 in | 2,901 lb | Not rated | 3 | 34 |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 163 in | 2,992 lb | Not rated | 3 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 163 in | 2,992 lb | Not rated | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 26 MPG | 162.2 in | 2,646 lb | Not rated | 3 | 9 |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 26 MPG | 162.2 in | 2,646 lb | Not rated | 3 | 17 |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 162.2 in | 2,646 lb | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
Alternatives to the 2013 SX4
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda 3 | 32 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 32 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Toyota Yaris | 33 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2013 Ford Focus | 32 MPG | Not rated | 14 |
| 2013 Ford Fiesta | 32 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
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 →