Mitsubishi Van MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1987 to 1990. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 26 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1988 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #11 of 27 (62th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1989 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #7 of 25 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1990 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #3 of 24 (91th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mitsubishi Van placed highest in 1990 at #3 of 24, and lowest in 1988 at #11 of 27. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Van fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1990 Mitsubishi Van burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1990 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans
Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 19 mpg the Mitsubishi Van is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $249 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans 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.