Mitsubishi · 1984–1989 · Gas
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).
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
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / 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.