MPG by Model

MakesMitsubishiOutlander

Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 28 MPG combined in 2015 and 2026, the hybrid Outlander 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2007).

Mitsubishi Outlander: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–202615202530MPG20072003201020152020202628 MPG peakMitsubishi Outlander: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG200320062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
535.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Outlander 2WD. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mitsubishi Outlander has EPA ratings for 24 model years, 2003–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its best version ranked fourth of 81 SUVs in 2012, behind the class leader, the Ford Escape, and it placed in its class top five in six model years.

The first plug-in hybrid version of the Outlander arrived in 2018, when 7 of 91 SUVs offered one. Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a plug-in hybrid version (32 of them); this one has.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Outlander placed 27th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 29 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Outlander 28median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Outlander 28median 27

The Outlander, five years at a time

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

2004–0815th of 75SUVs
2009–13eighth of 88SUVs
2014–1813th of 50small SUVs
2019–2328th of 70small SUVs
2024–2634th of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2007

    New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 20 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2003–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2018–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2026.

All 24 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Outlander 2WD hybrid2827 / 31255
2025Outlander 2WD2725 / 31255
2024Outlander 2WD2725 / 31256
2023Outlander 2WD2725 / 31257
2022Outlander 2WD2726 / 31257
2021Outlander Sport 2WD2726 / 30255
2020Outlander 2WD2725 / 30228
2018–2019Outlander 2WD2725 / 30229
2017Outlander 2WD2725 / 30238
2016Outlander 2WD2725 / 30228
2015Outlander Sport 2WD2825 / 32238
2014Outlander 2WD2725 / 30236
2013Outlander Sport 2WD2724 / 30217
2012Outlander Sport 2WD2725 / 30217
2011Outlander Sport 2WD2724 / 30217
2010Outlander 2WD2421 / 27204
2009Outlander 2WD2220 / 25194
2008Outlander 2WD2220 / 25204
2007Outlander 2WD2017 / 25192
2005–2006Outlander 2WD2219 / 25204
2004Outlander 2WD2119 / 24202
2003Outlander 2WD2118 / 24202

Version names in the EPA list: Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport 2WD, Outlander Sport 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGMercedes-Benz GLA-Class28 MPGVolvo XC6028 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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