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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a subcompact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 49 subcompact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 13th 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 20 MPG city · 28 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, 2008 #13 of 49 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2008 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt29 MPG $1,603
  6. 13Mitsubishi Eclipse23 MPG $2,022
  7. 49Aston Martin DB913 MPG $4,558
2008 EclipseOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

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

Eclipse MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Beetle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Scion tC 24 MPG · $1,938/yr tC saves $84/yr vs MINI Clubman 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Clubman saves $170/yr vs Ford Mustang 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Eclipse saves $303/yr vs MINI Cooper 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Cooper saves $170/yr vs Volkswagen Eos 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Eclipse saves $447/yr vs Mazda RX-8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Eclipse saves $1,097/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Eclipse saves $1,464/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 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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