Mitsubishi Mirage G4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2017 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 37 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 35 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #8 of 100 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #7 of 95 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #7 of 86 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #5 of 79 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #10 of 79 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #16 of 73 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | #15 of 72 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #24 of 75 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 placed highest in 2020 at #5 of 79, and lowest in 2024 at #24 of 75. It spent 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 236 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 235 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 235 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 238 | 8/10 |
| 2020 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 8/10 |
| 2020 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 236 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 239 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 249 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 237 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 33 | 40 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 249 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 | 42 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 237 | 8/10 |
What Mirage G4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 burns 311 to 311 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 | $932 | $932 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,088 | $1,088 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,243 | $1,243 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $1,700 to $1,700 a year in fuel, or $2,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 37 mpg the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is 11 mpg better the median, which is worth about $460 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.