Mitsubishi Lancer MPG and Fuel Economy
Mitsubishi have been manufacturing models of Lancer for 16 years, with the latest vehicle in 2017 having a combined MPG of 28.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is $2,250 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel driving a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer.
🛢 The Mitsubishi Lancer will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Mitsubishi Lancer will emit 322 grams of CO2, which is about 4,830,000 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 230 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Mitsubishi Lancer.
The table below is a complete list of the 16 Mitsubishi Lancer fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 20 | $3,700 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | $2,700 |
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