Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2018 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #15 of 52 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #18 of 58 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #23 of 63 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #31 of 68 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #36 of 69 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #91 of 176 (49th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #116 of 194 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #119 of 188 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES placed highest in 2018 at #15 of 52, and lowest in 2026 at #119 of 188. It spent 4 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 327 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 327 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
What Eclipse Cross ES fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,400 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 26 mpg the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $57 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.