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1987 Mitsubishi Galant MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Mitsubishi Galant is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #38 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Mitsubishi Galant's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 38Mitsubishi Galant20 MPG $2,325
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 GalantOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Galant MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Galant
Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Galant
Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant?

The 1987 Mitsubishi Galant's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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