- Newest year: 2026
- Gas
- Small SUVs
2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 25–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at a glance
The 2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross covers 8 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 25–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,510 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026; 2019, 2020 and 2025 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,610 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,580 | Same EPA ratings as 2019 |
| 2019 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,580 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,580 | First year |
What the 2026 ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$209
$2,510 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.18
Per 100 miles
$16.73
Five years
$12,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$260more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Eclipse Cross | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | $2,610 |
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
25–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,610/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,510, $90 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| ES | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | $2,610 |
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
25–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,580/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,420 |
| ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | $2,580 |
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
25–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,580/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,420 |
| ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | $2,580 |
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2019
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as for the 2019 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2019 section above.See 2019
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MPG
25–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,580/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,420 |
| ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Eclipse Cross 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | $2,580 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD: $3,420 in California and $2,190 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $3,420
- Washington $3,170
- New York $2,510
- Florida $2,370
- Texas $2,190
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2018-2026 (GK)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?
EPA rates the 2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at 25–27 MPG combined across 28 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 27 MPG (26 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026. In 2019, 2020 and 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $2,510 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,510–$2,610 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 100 miles?
About $16.73 per 100 miles for the ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.73 and $17.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 25 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross compare with other small SUV configurations?
The ES 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $260 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for that year.