Mitsubishi Galant: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Galant across 27 model years, from the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant through the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recent 2012 Mitsubishi Galant returns 24 combined 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 Galant 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 Galant. 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 Galant | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2010 | 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2009 | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2007 | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2006 | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2005 | 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2004 | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2003 | 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2002 | 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 Mitsubishi Galant | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2000 | 2000 Mitsubishi Galant | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1998 | 1998 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1997 | 1997 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1996 | 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1995 | 1995 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1994 | 1994 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1993 | 1993 Mitsubishi Galant | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | 1992 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1991 | 1991 Mitsubishi Galant | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | 1990 Mitsubishi Galant | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | 1989 Mitsubishi Galant | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | 1987 Mitsubishi Galant | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1986 | 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1985 | 1985 Mitsubishi Galant | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Mitsubishi Galant compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mitsubishi Galant against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize 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.