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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).
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
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / 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.