Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1993 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize-Large Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 19 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1994 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 17 (31th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon placed highest in 1994 at #12 of 17, and lowest in 1993 at #13 of 19. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (SOHC) (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | SOHC (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What Diamante Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Across the 53 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize-Large Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 19 mpg the Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize-Large Station Wagons 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.