Mitsubishi · 2002–2017 · Gas
Mitsubishi Lancer MPG by year
The EPA has rated 16 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer, from 2002 to 2017. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2017, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2017 model is 15% more efficient than the best 2002 model (30 vs. 26 MPG). The 2017 model is 3% more efficient than the median compact car that year (30 vs. 29 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Lancer, 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 Lancer model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 34 | 29 | — | 3 | $1,550 |
| 2016 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 25 |
27 / 34 | 29 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2015 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 19 |
26 / 33 | 29 | — | 8 | $1,603 |
| 2014 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 33 | 30 | — | 10 | $1,661 |
| 2013 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 33 | 28.5 | — | 10 | $1,661 |
| 2012 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 33 | 28 | — | 10 | $1,661 |
| 2011 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 19 |
25 / 33 | 26 | — | 9 | $1,661 |
| 2010 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 18 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 9 | $1,788 |
| 2009 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,860 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2007 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 31 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2006 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 18 |
23 / 31 | 23.5 | — | 7 | $1,788 |
| 2005 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 31 | 24.5 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 2004 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
| 2003 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 30 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2002 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
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 Lancer year has the best fuel economy?
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,550 a year.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2008 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $1,938 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is rated up to 30 MPG combined.