Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mitsubishi Montero Sport model year from 1997 to 2004 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Montero Sport has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 21 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mitsubishi Montero Sport fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2004 15–17 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
2003 15–18 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2002 15–18 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2001 16–18 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2000 15–17 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1999 16–20 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1998 17–21 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
1997 17–21 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 2004 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 2003 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 2002 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 2001 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 2000 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 16 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 1999 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 22 20 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 1998 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 23 21 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: engines & MPG

The 1997 Montero Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Montero Sport 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 23 21 MPG
Montero Sport 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Montero Sport 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mitsubishi Montero Sport get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Montero Sport range from 17 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.

What engines does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?

The 2004 Montero Sport was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2004 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mitsubishi Montero Sport require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

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 Sport EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mitsubishi/montero-sport.

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