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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #35 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
  2. 2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
  3. 3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
  4. 4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
  6. 35Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  7. 92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2021 OutlanderOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Outlander MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT
Outlander Sport 2WD		 Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT
Outlander Sport 4WD		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · CVT
Outlander Sport 2WD		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
4WD · 2.4L 4-cyl · CVT
Outlander Sport 4WD		 Gas 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
331 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. rivals

vs GMC Terrain 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Renegade 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Equinox 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Equinox saves $62/yr vs Mazda CX-5 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-5 saves $62/yr vs Chevrolet Trax 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Trax saves $62/yr vs Ford EcoSport 28 MPG · $1,661/yr EcoSport saves $62/yr vs Mazda CX-30 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-30 saves $62/yr vs Kia Sportage 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Outlander saves $66/yr vs Kia Sorento 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Outlander saves $66/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid 74 MPGe + 26 MPG · $1,491/yr Outlander Plug-in Hybrid saves $231/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (74 MPGe + 26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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