Mitsubishi Lancer MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mitsubishi Lancer model year from 2004 to 2017 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Lancer has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2014 (up to 28 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mitsubishi Lancer fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $8,995 | 21 listings |
| 2016 | 26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $9,495 | 19 listings |
| 2015 | 20–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $7,350 | 13 listings |
| 2014 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2017 Lancer was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $8,995 on VehiSales (21 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2016 Lancer was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,495 on VehiSales (19 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2015 Lancer was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $7,350 on VehiSales (13 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2014 Lancer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2013 Lancer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2012 Lancer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2011 Lancer was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2010 Lancer was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2009 Lancer was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2006 Lancer was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2005 Lancer was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer: engines & MPG
The 2004 Lancer was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Lancer | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mitsubishi Lancer get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Lancer range from 25 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2014 model year.
What engines does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
The 2017 Lancer was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2017 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mitsubishi Lancer require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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