Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 30 MPG combined in 2016–2017. Its weakest year peaked at 24 MPG (2008).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

500.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2017 version. Put it next to its 2002 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Mitsubishi Lancer has EPA ratings for 16 model years, 2002–2017, every one of them among compact cars. In 2006 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 15 small station wagons, where the Audi S4 rated lowest.

Among 50 compact cars, 2017

The Lancer placed 22nd (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius c at 46 MPG. The next higher rating, 31 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

The Lancer, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among compact cars.

2004–0812th of 35

2009–1319th of 41

2014–1828th of 52

Where the engine list turned over

2004
New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 27 MPG.

All 16 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2017	Lancer	30	27 / 34	26	3
2016	Lancer	30	27 / 34	25	5
2015	Lancer	29	26 / 33	19	8
2012–2014	Lancer	28	25 / 33	19	10
2011	Lancer	28	25 / 33	19	12
2010	Lancer	26	23 / 31	18	10
2009	Lancer	25	22 / 30	18	10
2008	Lancer	24	22 / 29	18	4
2007	Lancer	26	23 / 31	25	2
2006	Lancer	26	23 / 31	18	7
2005	Lancer	26	24 / 31	19	7
2004	Lancer	27	24 / 32	19	6
2003	Lancer	26	24 / 30	19	5
2002	Lancer	26	24 / 30	23	4

Version names in the EPA list: Lancer, Lancer 4WD, Lancer AWD, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback.

Same class, 2017

Toyota Prius c46 MPG Mercedes-Benz C-Class30 MPG Acura ILX29 MPG Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG