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Mitsubishi Starion MPG by year

The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Mitsubishi Starion, from 1984 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 19 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1989 model is 5% less efficient than the best 1984 model (18 vs. 19 MPG). The 1989 model is 22% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (18 vs. 23 MPG).

Most efficient year198419 MPG combined
Latest (1989)18 MPG$3,292/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)19 MPG$2,447/yr at today's prices
Model years rated613 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Starion, 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 Starion model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1989 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 23 — 2 $3,292
1988 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 24 — 2 $3,292
1987 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 24 — 2 $3,292
1986 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 24 — 2 $3,118
1985 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 24 — 3 $3,118
1984 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 23 23 — 2 $2,447

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 Starion year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Mitsubishi Starion, rated up to 19 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,447 a year.

Which Mitsubishi Starion year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mitsubishi Starion?

The 1989 Mitsubishi Starion is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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