2013 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 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has 2 model options: Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is 26 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L272432
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L252228

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is $2,400.

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 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $500 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 (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,300save $0
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Emit?

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will emit an average of about 5,152,500 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 176 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback model options.

Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,890,000
Trees Needed to Offset233
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,415,000
Trees Needed to Offset258
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mitsubishi/lancer-sportback/2013.

  • "2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mitsubishi/lancer-sportback/2013. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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