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Mitsubishi Montero MPG by year

The EPA has rated 23 model years of the Mitsubishi Montero, from 1984 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 17 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2006 model is 12% less efficient than the best 1984 model (15 vs. 17 MPG). The 2006 model is 12% less efficient than the median SUV that year (15 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year198617 MPG combined
Latest (2006)15 MPG$3,950/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)17 MPG$2,735/yr at today's prices
Model years rated2355 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Montero, 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 Montero model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2006 Gas 15 MPG 13 / 17 17 — 1 $3,950
2005 Gas 15 MPG 13 / 17 17 — 1 $3,950
2004 Gas 15 MPG 13 / 18 17 — 1 $3,950
2003 Gas 15 MPG 14 / 18 17 — 2 $3,950
2002 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 16.5 — 2 $3,950
2001 Gas 14 MPG 13 / 16 17 — 2 $4,232
2000 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 18 16 — 3 $2,906
1999 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 18 16 — 3 $2,906
1998 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 18 17 — 3 $2,906
1997 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 18 18 — 4 $2,906
1996 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 18 — 3 $3,100
1995 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 17 — 3 $3,100
1994 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 17 — 3 $3,100
1993 Gas 15 MPG 14 / 17 17 — 2 $3,100
1992 Gas 15 MPG 14 / 17 17 — 2 $3,100
1991 Gas 15 MPG 15 / 17 17 — 2 $3,100
1990 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 17 17 — 3 $2,906
1989 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 18 17 — 3 $2,906
1988 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 18 16.5 — 2 $2,906
1987 Gas 16 MPG 15 / 17 17 — 2 $2,906
1986 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16
16 / 18 17.5 — 2 $2,735
1985 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15
16 / 18 17 — 3 $2,735
1984 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15
16 / 18 17 — 3 $2,735

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 Montero year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Mitsubishi Montero, rated up to 17 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,735 a year.

Which Mitsubishi Montero year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 14 MPG combined (about $4,232 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mitsubishi Montero?

The 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is rated up to 15 MPG combined.

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