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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2005, it ranks 18th 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 · 31 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, 2005 #18 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 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 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2005 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  6. 18Mitsubishi Lancer26 MPG $1,788
  7. 43Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2005 LancerOther compact carsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Lancer MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Lancer Evolution		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Lancer Evolution		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. rivals

vs Ford Focus 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunfire 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 3 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 3 saves $66/yr vs Saturn Ion 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Swift 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Swift saves $66/yr vs Pontiac G6 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Lancer saves $233/yr vs Chevrolet Optra 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Lancer saves $325/yr vs Suzuki Forenza 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Lancer saves $325/yr vs Suzuki Reno 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Lancer saves $325/yr vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $72/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Up to 26 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2005 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 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 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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