Mitsubishi Montero MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mitsubishi Montero model year from 1984 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Montero has been offered with 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 17 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mitsubishi Montero fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2006 15 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl
2005 15 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl
2004 15 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl
2003 15 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl
2002 14–15 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
2001 14 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
2000 15–16 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
1999 15–16 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
1998 15–16 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
1997 15–16 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
1996 14–15 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1995 14–15 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1994 14–15 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1993 15 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
1992 15 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
1991 15 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
1990 15–16 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
1989 15–16 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl
1988 15–16 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl
1987 16 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl
1986 16–17 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl
1985 15–17 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl
1984 15–17 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl

2006 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2006 Montero was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 17 15 MPG

2005 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2005 Montero was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 17 15 MPG

2004 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2004 Montero was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 18 15 MPG

2003 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2003 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 18 15 MPG
Montero 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 18 15 MPG

2002 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2002 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 17 14 MPG

2001 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2001 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 12 16 14 MPG
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

2000 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 2000 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1999 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1999 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1998 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1998 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1997 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1997 Montero was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1996 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1996 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 17 14 MPG

1995 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1995 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

1994 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1994 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

1993 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1993 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1992 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1992 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1991 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1991 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 15 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1990 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1990 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.6L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1989 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1989 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 16 16 MPG
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1988 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1988 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 16 15 MPG

1987 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1987 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG

1986 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1986 Montero was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
Montero 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 16 16 MPG

1985 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1985 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 4WD 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
Montero 4WD 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 16 16 MPG
Montero 4WD 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 14 15 15 MPG

1984 Mitsubishi Montero: engines & MPG

The 1984 Montero was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero 4WD 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
Montero 4WD 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 16 16 MPG
Montero 4WD 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 15 15 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mitsubishi Montero get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Montero range from 14 to 17 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.

What engines does the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero have?

The 2006 Montero was EPA-rated with 3.8L 6-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mitsubishi Montero require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular 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 Montero EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mitsubishi/montero.

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