2006 Mitsubishi Galant MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L.

The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L232027
Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L191625

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is $3,300.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L13
Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Emit?

The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2006 Mitsubishi Galant model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Automatic (S4) 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S4)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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