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Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
13 model years · 2000–2012
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Eclipse for 13 model years, 2000 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 5 configurations rated 19–23 MPG combined and costing $2,840–$4,250 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2003 Eclipse 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1990.
Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2012 (DK2A) Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,250 |
| 2011 | 19–23 | $2,830–$4,240 |
| 2010 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2009 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2008 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2007 | 18–23 | $2,840–$4,460 |
| 2006 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2000-2005 (D52A) Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 20–23 | $2,840–$4,020 |
| 2004 | 20–23 | $2,840–$3,830 |
| 2003 | 20–24 | $2,720–$4,020 |
| 2002 | 20–23 | $2,840–$4,020 |
| 2001 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2000 | 20–23 | $2,840–$4,020 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mitsubishi Eclipse generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2012 powertrain options
Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG history, 1990–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–23 |
| 1998 | 19–23 |
| 1997 | 19–24 |
| 1996 | 19–24 |
| 1995 | 19–24 |
| 1994 | 18–24 |
| 1993 | 18–24 |
| 1992 | 18–24 |
Show 2 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 18–24 |
| 1990 | 20–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mitsubishi Eclipse's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mitsubishi Eclipse run 18–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 19–23 MPG.
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Eclipse 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Mitsubishi Eclipse cost to fuel per year?
For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,840–$4,250 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,840.
Has the Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 23 MPG in both 2000 and 2012. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.