Mitsubishi Space Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Space Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1984 to 1991. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #15 of 18 (18th pct) | n/a | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1985 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #16 of 18 (12th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1986 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 18 (12th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1987 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 20 (21th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1988 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #21 of 25 (17th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1989 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #19 of 19 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1990 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #13 of 13 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small 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 Space Wagon placed highest in 1991 at #13 of 13, and lowest in 1988 at #21 of 25. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (SOHC) (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) 2 barrel carb | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) fuel injection | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 23 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Doubled Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Space Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 1991 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 Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $522 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small 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.