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Mitsubishi Montero: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Montero across 21 model years, from the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero through the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recent 2006 Mitsubishi Montero returns 15 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero at 17 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.

Pick a year below to open the full Mitsubishi Montero page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mitsubishi Montero. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2006 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 13 MPG 17 MPG $4,600
2005 2005 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 13 MPG 17 MPG $4,600
2004 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 13 MPG 18 MPG $4,600
2003 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,600
2002 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,600
2001 2001 Mitsubishi Montero 14 MPG 13 MPG 16 MPG $4,950
2000 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1999 1999 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1998 1998 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1997 1997 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1996 1996 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1995 1995 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1994 1994 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1993 1993 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1992 1992 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1991 1991 Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG 15 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1990 1990 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 17 MPG $3,750
1989 1989 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1988 1988 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1987 1987 Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG 15 MPG 17 MPG $3,750
1986 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 17 MPG 16 MPG 18 MPG $3,500

How the Mitsubishi Montero compares against the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class

Buyers usually compare the Mitsubishi Montero against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2006 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD
27 MPG 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD
27 MPG 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD
27 MPG 2006 Lexus RX 400h 4WD
26 MPG 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD
26 MPG 2006 Honda CR-V 4WD
22 MPG
2006 Mitsubishi Montero
15 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.