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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 30 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #22 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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22Mitsubishi Lancer30 MPG $1,550
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 LancerOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Lancer	Gas	27 MPG	34 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lancer	Gas	24 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · CVT Lancer	Gas	24 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · CVT Lancer 4WD	Gas	23 MPG	30 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lancer	Gas	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 298 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Lancer saves $53/yr vs Kia Forte 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Accent saves $50/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Veloster saves $50/yr vs Chevrolet Sonic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sonic saves $97/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $50/yr vs Kia Rio 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Rio saves $50/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Jetta saves $141/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,347/yr Jetta Hybrid saves $203/yr vs Buick Verano 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Lancer saves $388/yr vs Volkswagen CC 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Lancer saves $775/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 25 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?