Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback model year from 2004 to 2014 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Lancer Sportback has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2014 (up to 27 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2014 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
2013 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
2012 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
2011 20–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
2010 20–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2009 20–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2006 22 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl
2005 22 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl
2004 22 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2014 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 24 32 27 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 22 28 25 MPG

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2013 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 24 32 27 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 22 28 25 MPG

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2012 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 24 32 27 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 22 28 25 MPG

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2011 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 24 31 27 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 23 29 25 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2010 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 27 22 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM6) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2009 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 27 22 MPG
Lancer Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2006 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2005 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: engines & MPG

The 2004 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lancer Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Lancer Sportback range from 22 to 27 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2014 model year.

What engines does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have?

The 2014 Lancer Sportback was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2014 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback require premium gas?

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

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mitsubishi/lancer-sportback.

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