Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2018 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 15 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 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #22 of 52 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #27 of 58 (54th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #33 of 63 (48th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #41 of 68 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #47 of 69 (32th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #59 of 77 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #66 of 82 (20th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #131 of 188 (30th 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 placed highest in 2018 at #22 of 52, and lowest in 2026 at #131 of 188. It spent 2 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-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 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-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 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → 2026 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
What Eclipse Cross fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 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 25 mpg the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $119 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.