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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2008 model. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2009, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2009 #12 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 2009 Compact Cars

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1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
3Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
4Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
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12Mitsubishi Lancer25 MPG $1,860
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33Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386

2009 LancerOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Lancer MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lancer	Gas	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Lancer	Gas	22 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · CVT Lancer	Gas	21 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lancer	Gas	21 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lancer Sportback	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Lancer	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Lancer Evolution	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Lancer Evolution	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 355 g/mi

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. rivals

vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Rabbit 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Lancer saves $78/yr vs Pontiac G6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr G6 saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Lancer saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Jetta Diesel saves $126/yr vs Ford Focus 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Focus saves $199/yr vs Mazda 3 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 3 saves $138/yr vs Suzuki SX4 26 MPG · $1,788/yr SX4 saves $72/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Lancer saves $254/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Lancer saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Lancer saves $510/yr vs Volkswagen CC 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Lancer saves $510/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 18 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?