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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a subcompact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2002 model. Among 37 subcompact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #5 of 37 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2003 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Acura RSX26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Ford Escort25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Mitsubishi Eclipse24 MPG $1,938
  6. 37Aston Martin DB-7 GT11 MPG $5,386
2003 EclipseOther subcompact carsClass median: $3,118/yr

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

Eclipse MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. rivals

vs Ford Escort 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Escort saves $78/yr vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Eclipse saves $84/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs MINI Cooper 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Eclipse saves $179/yr vs Toyota Celica 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Celica saves $277/yr vs Ford Mustang 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Eclipse saves $277/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Eclipse saves $277/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Beetle Diesel saves $477/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Eclipse saves $1,354/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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