Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model year from 2002 to 2017 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Lancer Evolution has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2017 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2017 28–30 2.0L 4-cyl
2016 25–30 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
2015 19 2.0L 4-cyl $28,950 36 listings
2014 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2013 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2012 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2011 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2010 18–19 2.0L 4-cyl
2009 18–19 2.0L 4-cyl
2008 18–19 2.0L 4-cyl
2007 25–26 2.0L 4-cyl
2006 18–19 2.0L 4-cyl
2005 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2004 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2003 19 2.0L 4-cyl
2002 23–26 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2017 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 30 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 27 34 30 MPG
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 33 28 MPG

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2016 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 30 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 27 34 30 MPG
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 33 28 MPG
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 24 31 26 MPG
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2015 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $28,950 on VehiSales (36 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2014 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2013 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2012 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2011 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2010 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2009 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2008 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 17 22 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2007 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2006 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2005 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 24 19 MPG
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2004 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2003 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: engines & MPG

The 2002 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 30 26 MPG
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
Lancer 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Lancer Evolution ranges from 18 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2017 model year.

What engines does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?

The 2017 Lancer Evolution was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2017 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution. Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.

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