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1985 Mitsubishi Starion MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 56th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #56 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Mitsubishi Starion's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  6. 56Mitsubishi Starion19 MPG $3,118
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 StarionOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Starion MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.6L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Starion		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Starion		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Starion		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
76 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1985 Mitsubishi Starion vs. rivals

vs Dodge Conquest 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Conquest 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Camaro Hybrid saves $383/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $383/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Impulse saves $1,005/yr vs Dodge 600 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 600 saves $904/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Mitsubishi Starion?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Mitsubishi Starion use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Mitsubishi Starion?

The 1985 Mitsubishi Starion's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Mitsubishi Starion per year?

About $3,118 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $20.79 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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