2008 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has 2 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is 24 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 24 22 29
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 24 21 29

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is $2,600.

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 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Option Barrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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