Mitsubishi Outlander MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mitsubishi Outlander model year from 2003 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Outlander has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 28 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27–28 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $39,550 | 1,094 listings |
| 2025 | 26–27 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $35,570 | 490 listings |
| 2024 | 26–27 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $22,999 | 927 listings |
| 2023 | 26–27 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $23,411 | 353 listings |
| 2022 | 26–27 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $20,997 | 335 listings |
| 2021 | 26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2020 | 22–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $14,887 | 79 listings |
| 2019 | 22–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $12,999 | 83 listings |
| 2018 | 22–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $14,500 | 33 listings |
| 2017 | 23–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $13,197 | 26 listings |
| 2016 | 22–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $12,555 | 19 listings |
| 2015 | 23–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2014 | 23–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 19–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 20–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 20–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 20–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2026 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $39,550 on VehiSales (1,094 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 27 | 27 | 27 MPG · 48 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 26 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2025 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $35,570 on VehiSales (490 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 25 | 27 | 26 MPG · 43 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2024 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $22,999 on VehiSales (927 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 25 | 27 | 26 MPG · 43 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2023 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,411 on VehiSales (353 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 25 | 27 | 26 MPG · 43 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2022 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $20,997 on VehiSales (335 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 26 | 26 | 26 MPG · 39 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2021 Outlander was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 26 | 26 | 26 MPG · 39 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2020 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $14,887 on VehiSales (79 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 25 | 26 | 25 MPG · 38 MPGe on electricity · 310 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2019 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $12,999 on VehiSales (83 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 25 | 26 | 25 MPG · 38 MPGe on electricity · 310 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2018 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $14,500 on VehiSales (33 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (A1) | Regular | 25 | 26 | 25 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 310 mi range |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2017 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,197 on VehiSales (26 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2016 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $12,555 on VehiSales (19 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2015 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2014 Outlander was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2013 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2012 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2011 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2010 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2009 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2008 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2007 Outlander was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2006 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2005 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2005 Outlander was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2004 Outlander was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander: engines & MPG
The 2003 Outlander was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mitsubishi Outlander get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Outlander range from 20 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
The 2026 Outlander was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mitsubishi Outlander require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric Outlander?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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