2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback.

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback gets up to 20 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is 22 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is $2,850 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Consume?

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback.

City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mitsubishi Models from 2005

If you're interested in other Mitsubishi models from 2005, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mitsubishi/lancer-sportback/2005.

  • "2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mitsubishi/lancer-sportback/2005. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mitsubishi/lancer-sportback/2005.