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MPG and range are city / highway.
Trim
Engine
Drive
Tank
MPG city / hwy
Range city / hwy
S Hard Top 2WD 2dr SUV2.2L 4cyl 4A · RWDMPG 15 / 20Range 234 / 312 mi
2.2L 4cyl 4A
RWD
15.6 gal59 L
15 / 20
234 / 312 mi
S Hard Top 2WD 2dr SUV2.2L 4cyl 5M · RWDMPG 17 / 21Range 265 / 328 mi
2.2L 4cyl 5M
RWD
15.6 gal59 L
17 / 21
265 / 328 mi
S Soft Top 2WD 2dr SUV2.2L 4cyl 5M · RWDMPG 17 / 21Range 265 / 328 mi
2.2L 4cyl 5M
RWD
15.6 gal59 L
17 / 21
265 / 328 mi
S V6 Hard Top 2WD 2dr SUV3.2L 6cyl 4A · RWDMPG 15 / 19Range 234 / 296 mi
3.2L 6cyl 4A
RWD
15.6 gal59 L
15 / 19
234 / 296 mi
S V6 Hard Top 4WD 2dr SUV3.2L 6cyl 4A · 4WDMPG 15 / 19Range 234 / 296 mi
3.2L 6cyl 4A
4WD
15.6 gal59 L
15 / 19
234 / 296 mi
S V6 Soft Top 2WD 2dr SUV3.2L 6cyl 4A · RWDMPG 15 / 19Range 234 / 296 mi
3.2L 6cyl 4A
RWD
15.6 gal59 L
15 / 19
234 / 296 mi
S V6 Soft Top 4WD 2dr SUV3.2L 6cyl 4A · 4WDMPG 15 / 19Range 234 / 296 mi
3.2L 6cyl 4A
4WD
15.6 gal59 L
15 / 19
234 / 296 mi
No trim matches all of these filters.
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 15.6-gallon tank covers about 281 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
15.6
328
265
3/4
11.7
246
199
1/2
7.8
164
133
1/4
3.9
82
66
1/8
2.0
41
33
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 53 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
Other 2002 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.
2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport fuel system recalls
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, out of 2 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Delivery · Fuel pumpOct 7, 2005 · NHTSA 05V466000 · Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America · 15,515 vehicles
Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, Texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in Texas and the four surrounding states: Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Louisiana.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on november 25, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport holds 15.6 gallons (59 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport gas tank hold?
The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport tank holds 59 liters, or 15.6 gallons in US gallons.
Does 4WD change the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport gas tank?
No. RWD and 4WD versions of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport use the same 15.6 gal tank.
How far can a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport go on a full tank?
About 296–328 miles on the highway and 234–265 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport go on a quarter tank?
About 82 highway miles or 66 in town from the 15.6-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.9 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 15.6-gallon tank from empty costs $66.61. It ranges from $57.72 in the Gulf Coast to $91.88 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
About 97 pounds for the 15.6-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have a bigger gas tank than the Hyundai Santa Fe?
No. The 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe holds up to 17.2 gallons; the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport holds up to 15.6.
Has the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport: 05V466000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).