Mitsubishi fuel economy — every nameplate compared
EPA records 37 distinct Mitsubishi nameplates across 44 model years, from 1984 to 2027. The most efficient nameplate on record is the i-MiEV at 112 mpg combined; the thirstiest is 14 mpg.
37nameplates on record
112best nameplate mpg
14lowest nameplate mpg
1,147configurations on record
Nameplates ranked by best combined rating
| # | Model | Model years | Best | Worst | Configs | EPA class | Gallons a year at best rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | i-MiEV | 2012–2017 | 112 | 112 | 5 | Subcompact Cars | 103 gal |
| 2 | Mirage | 1985–2024 | 39 | 22 | 108 | Subcompact Cars | 295 gal |
| 3 | Mirage G4 | 2017–2024 | 37 | 35 | 15 | Compact Cars | 311 gal |
| 4 | Precis | 1984–1993 | 34 | 24 | 24 | Subcompact Cars | 338 gal |
| 5 | Lancer | 2002–2017 | 30 | 20 | 71 | Compact Cars | 383 gal |
| 6 | Truck | 1984–1996 | 28 | 16 | 93 | Small Pickup Trucks | 411 gal |
| 7 | Outlander | 2003–2026 | 28 | 19 | 78 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 411 gal |
| 8 | Outlander Sport | 2011–2027 | 28 | 24 | 63 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 411 gal |
| 9 | Mirage Wagon | 1988–1990 | 28 | 25 | 6 | Small Station Wagons | 411 gal |
| 10 | Lancer Sportback | 2004–2014 | 27 | 20 | 20 | Small Station Wagons | 426 gal |
| 11 | Eclipse Cross ES | 2018–2026 | 27 | 26 | 13 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 426 gal |
| 12 | Tredia | 1984–1988 | 26 | 22 | 23 | Subcompact Cars | 442 gal |
| 13 | Eclipse Cross | 2018–2026 | 26 | 25 | 15 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 442 gal |
| 14 | Cordia | 1984–1988 | 25 | 22 | 21 | Subcompact Cars | 460 gal |
| 15 | Eclipse | 1990–2012 | 24 | 18 | 133 | Subcompact Cars | 479 gal |
| 16 | Galant | 1985–2012 | 24 | 19 | 72 | Compact Cars | 479 gal |
| 17 | Eclipse Convertible | 1996–1999 | 24 | 20 | 16 | Minicompact Cars | 479 gal |
| 18 | Space Wagon | 1984–1991 | 24 | 19 | 12 | Small Station Wagons | 479 gal |
| 19 | Expo.LRV | 1992–1995 | 23 | 19 | 18 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons | 500 gal |
| 20 | Eclipse Spyder | 2001–2012 | 23 | 18 | 44 | Minicompact Cars | 500 gal |
| 21 | Expo | 1992–1996 | 22 | 18 | 17 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons | 523 gal |
| 22 | Montero Sport | 1997–2004 | 21 | 15 | 32 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 548 gal |
| 23 | Nativa | 1998–2000 | 21 | 17 | 13 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 548 gal |
| 24 | Nativa (Puerto Rico Only) | 2001–2004 | 20 | 17 | 10 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 575 gal |
| 25 | Diamante Wagon | 1993–1994 | 19 | 19 | 2 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons | 605 gal |
| 26 | 3000 GT | 1991–1999 | 19 | 18 | 33 | Subcompact Cars | 605 gal |
| 27 | Diamante | 1992–2002 | 19 | 18 | 16 | Compact Cars | 605 gal |
| 28 | 3000 GT Spyder | 1995–1998 | 19 | 18 | 8 | Subcompact Cars | 605 gal |
| 29 | Starion | 1984–1989 | 19 | 18 | 20 | Subcompact Cars | 605 gal |
| 30 | Lancer Evolution | 2003–2015 | 19 | 18 | 22 | Compact Cars | 605 gal |
| 31 | Van | 1987–1990 | 19 | 18 | 4 | Vans | 605 gal |
| 32 | Diamante Sedan | 2003–2005 | 18 | 18 | 4 | Midsize Cars | 639 gal |
| 33 | Endeavor | 2004–2011 | 18 | 17 | 16 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 639 gal |
| 34 | Raider Pickup | 2006–2010 | 18 | 15 | 30 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 639 gal |
| 35 | Sigma | 1989–1990 | 18 | 18 | 3 | Compact Cars | 639 gal |
| 36 | Montero | 1984–2006 | 17 | 14 | 63 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 676 gal |
| 37 | Wagon | 1987–1990 | 17 | 17 | 4 | Vans | 676 gal |
Configurations Mitsubishi has offered by model year
| Model year | Nameplates | Configurations | Most efficient that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 3 | Outlander Sport (27 mpg) |
| 2026 | 4 | 7 | Outlander (28 mpg) |
| 2025 | 4 | 8 | Outlander (27 mpg) |
| 2024 | 6 | 11 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2023 | 6 | 15 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2022 | 6 | 15 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2021 | 4 | 9 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2020 | 6 | 16 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2019 | 6 | 17 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2018 | 6 | 17 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2017 | 6 | 16 | i-MiEV (112 mpg) |
| 2016 | 4 | 14 | i-MiEV (112 mpg) |
| 2015 | 5 | 18 | Mirage (39 mpg) |
| 2014 | 7 | 19 | i-MiEV (112 mpg) |
| 2013 | 6 | 18 | i-MiEV (112 mpg) |
| 2012 | 9 | 24 | i-MiEV (112 mpg) |
| 2011 | 9 | 27 | Lancer (28 mpg) |
| 2010 | 9 | 24 | Lancer (26 mpg) |
| 2009 | 9 | 32 | Lancer (25 mpg) |
| 2008 | 8 | 27 | Lancer (24 mpg) |
| 2007 | 7 | 24 | Lancer (26 mpg) |
| 2006 | 9 | 28 | Lancer (26 mpg) |
| 2005 | 10 | 30 | Lancer (26 mpg) |
| 2004 | 12 | 31 | Lancer (27 mpg) |
| 2003 | 10 | 32 | Lancer (26 mpg) |
| 2002 | 9 | 31 | Mirage (30 mpg) |
| 2001 | 8 | 26 | Mirage (30 mpg) |
| 2000 | 7 | 23 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1999 | 9 | 37 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1998 | 10 | 35 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1997 | 9 | 33 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1996 | 10 | 31 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1995 | 10 | 38 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1994 | 10 | 36 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1993 | 11 | 42 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1992 | 10 | 44 | Mirage (29 mpg) |
| 1991 | 8 | 37 | Mirage (29 mpg) |
| 1990 | 11 | 33 | Mirage (29 mpg) |
| 1989 | 11 | 29 | Mirage (30 mpg) |
| 1988 | 11 | 29 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1987 | 11 | 30 | Mirage (31 mpg) |
| 1986 | 8 | 22 | Mirage (33 mpg) |
| 1985 | 8 | 48 | Mirage (34 mpg) |
| 1984 | 7 | 61 | Precis (34 mpg) |