Mitsubishi Expo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Expo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1992 to 1996. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #9 of 22 (62th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1993 | 4 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #8 of 19 (61th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1994 | 4 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 17 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1995 | 4 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #3 of 16 (87th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1996 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #10 of 14 (31th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 Expo placed highest in 1995 at #3 of 16, and lowest in 1996 at #10 of 14. It spent 4 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 4WD (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC-4 4WD (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 4WD (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC-4 4WD (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 4WD (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC-4 4WD (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC-4 2WD (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC 4WD (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC 4WD (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC 2WD (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC 2WD (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 → 1994 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1995 → 1996 | 22 → 20 mpg | -2 mpg | 575 gal |
What Expo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1996 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 20 mpg the Mitsubishi Expo is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 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.