Mitsubishi Montero MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 17 MPG combined in 1984–1986. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (2001).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

1,000.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2006 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Mitsubishi Montero has EPA ratings for 23 model years, 1984–2006, most often among special purpose vehicles. That run of rated years is the third longest among 85 special purpose vehicle nameplates on this site.

No other Mitsubishi nameplate rated lower than it in 1984–2006 (in 2006, the Mitsubishi Raider Pickup was next lowest).

Among 75 SUVs, 2006

The Montero placed 59th (tied). The class leader was the Ford Escape at 29 MPG. The next higher rating, 16 MPG, is shared by 14 nameplates.

The Montero, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8821st of 30special purpose vehicles

1989–9330th of 42special purpose vehicles

1994–9826th of 38special purpose vehicles

1999–0333rd of 47SUVs

2004–0862nd of 75SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

2003
New: 3.8-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 15 MPG.

Other names on this page

The Dodge Raider (1987–1990) carried the same EPA ratings in the years they overlap, so it is covered by this page.

All 23 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2005–2006	Montero	15	13 / 17	15	1
2004	Montero	15	13 / 18	15	1
2003	Montero	15	14 / 18	15	2
2002	Montero	15	14 / 17	14	2
2001	Montero	14	13 / 16	14	2
1998–2000	Montero	16	15 / 18	15	3
1997	Montero	16	15 / 18	15	4
1995–1996	Montero	15	14 / 17	14	5
1994	Montero	15	14 / 17	14	3
1992–1993	Montero	15	14 / 17	15	2
1991	Montero	15	15 / 17	15	2
1990	Montero	16	15 / 17	15	3
1989	Montero	16	15 / 18	15	3
1988	Montero	16	15 / 18	15	2
1987	Montero	16	15 / 18	16	2
1986	Montero	17	16 / 18	16	2
1985	Montero 4WD	17	16 / 18	15	4
1984	Montero 4WD	17	16 / 18	15	6

Version names in the EPA list: Montero, Montero 4WD.

Same class, 2006

Ford Escape29 MPG Lexus GX15 MPG Porsche Cayenne15 MPG Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG