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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a subcompact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #20 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway3012.87.8
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1997 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Toyota Tercel31 MPG $1,500
  6. 20Mitsubishi Eclipse23 MPG $2,022
  7. 41Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
1997 EclipseOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Eclipse MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse		 Gas 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 18 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Eclipse Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Eclipse		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. rivals

vs Eagle Talon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Probe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Cabrio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cabrio saves $84/yr vs Mazda MX-6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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