Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1995 to 1998. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1997) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #38 of 50 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1996 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #34 of 38 (11th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1997 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #30 of 37 (19th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1998 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 42 (7th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder placed highest in 1997 at #30 of 37, and lowest in 1998 at #39 of 42. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | DOHC | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | DOHC-T/C, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | DOHC-4 (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | DOHC (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | DOHC (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 → 1997 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1997 → 1998 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What 3000 GT Spyder fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder burns 639 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1998 model year is $3,450 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 18 mpg the Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $559 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mitsubishi nameplates
Every Mitsubishi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.