Mitsubishi · 1990–2012 · Gas
Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG by year
The EPA has rated 23 model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, from 1990 to 2012. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2003, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2012 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1990 model (23 vs. 24 MPG). The 2012 model is about as efficient as the median subcompact car (23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Eclipse, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Eclipse model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2011 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2010 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 28 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 28 | 21 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2008 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 28 | 20 | — | 7 | $2,022 |
| 2007 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 28 | 20 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 2006 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 28 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 19 | — | 7 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 19 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2003 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 19 | — | 9 | $1,938 |
| 2002 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 22 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 21.5 | — | 7 | $2,022 |
| 2000 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 1999 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 30 | 23 | — | 9 | $2,022 |
| 1998 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 30 | 23 | — | 9 | $2,022 |
| 1997 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 30 | 23 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 1996 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 29 | 23 | — | 9 | $2,022 |
| 1995 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 29 | 22 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 1994 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 1993 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 24.5 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 1992 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 1991 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 1990 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse year has the best fuel economy?
The 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1995 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is rated up to 23 MPG combined.