Mitsubishi Eclipse: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Eclipse across 23 model years, from the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse through the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recent 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse at 24 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Mitsubishi Eclipse page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2010 | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2009 | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2007 | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2006 | 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2005 | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2004 | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2003 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2002 | 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2001 | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2000 | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1999 | 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1998 | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1997 | 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1996 | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1995 | 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1994 | 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1993 | 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1992 | 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1990 | 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
How the Mitsubishi Eclipse compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mitsubishi Eclipse against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2012 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.