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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 24 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #14 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2003 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  6. 14Mitsubishi Lancer26 MPG $1,788
  7. 45Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
2003 LancerOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Lancer MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Lancer Evolution		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. rivals

vs Ford Focus 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Focus saves $66/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Oldsmobile Alero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Daewoo Lanos 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Lancer saves $149/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Pontiac Sunfire 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Pontiac Vibe 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Vibe saves $128/yr vs Toyota Matrix 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Matrix saves $128/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Up to 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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