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Isuzu Ascender MPG

EPA fuel economy for 28 Isuzu Ascender trims sold from 2003 to 2009. Best ever: 16 MPG (2009 Ascender 5-passenger 4WD). Latest model year 2009: 16 MPG combined across 1 trim.

16best combined MPG (2009)
14 / 20city / highway of the best trim
14lowest combined MPG (2004)
7model years rated
$3,900a year to fuel, cheapest 2009 trim at EPA prices

Isuzu Ascender fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the 2009 Isuzu Ascender costs about $3,900 a year to fuel (Ascender 5-passenger 4WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, 16 MPG).

2009 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular16$3,900cheapest

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Isuzu Ascender MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2009161420Ascender 5-passenger 4WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd1
2008161420Ascender 5-passenger 2WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd2
2007161420Ascender 5-passenger 2WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd3
2006161420Ascender 5-passenger 2WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd6
2005161420Ascender 5-passenger 2WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd6
2004161418Ascender 2WD, 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd6
2003161419Ascender 2WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd4

Every Isuzu Ascender trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2009Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular142016555$3,900
2008Ascender 5-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular142016555$3,900
2008Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular142016555$3,900
2007Ascender 5-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular142016555$3,900
2007Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular142016555$3,900
2007Ascender 7-passenger 4WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
2006Ascender 5-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular142016555$3,900
2006Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular142016555$3,900
2006Ascender 7-passenger 2WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular141916555$3,900
2006Ascender 7-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
2006Ascender 7-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular141915592$4,160
2006Ascender 7-passenger 4WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular131815592$4,160
2005Ascender 5-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular142016555$3,900
2005Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
2005Ascender 7-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
2005Ascender 7-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular131815592$4,160
2005Ascender 7-passenger 2WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular131915592$4,160
2005Ascender 7-passenger 4WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular131815592$4,160
2004Ascender 2WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular141816555$3,900
2004Ascender 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
2004Ascender 5-passenger 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular141916555$3,900
2004Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
2004Ascender 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular131815592$4,160
2004Ascender 4WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular131714635$4,460
2003Ascender 2WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular141916555$3,900
2003Ascender 2WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular141815592$4,160
2003Ascender 4WD4.2 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular131915592$4,160
2003Ascender 4WD5.3 L, 8 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular131614635$4,460

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

Compare with other 2009 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD282927
2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD282927
2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD282927
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2009 Jeep Compass 4WD252328
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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Isuzu Ascender?

The most efficient Isuzu Ascender the EPA has rated is the 2009 Ascender 5-passenger 4WD at 16 MPG combined (14 city, 20 highway).

What MPG does the 2009 Isuzu Ascender get?

Every 2009 Isuzu Ascender trim is rated 16 MPG combined.

Which Isuzu Ascender has the worst fuel economy?

The 2004 Ascender 4WD is the lowest rated at 14 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Isuzu Ascender for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the 2009 Isuzu Ascender costs about $3,900 a year to fuel (Ascender 5-passenger 4WD, 4.2 L, 6 cyl, 16 MPG).

More from Isuzu: every Isuzu model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.