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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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