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Mitsubishi Galant 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 Galant fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Galant for 13 model years, 2000 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 1 configuration rated 24 MPG combined and costing $2,710 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 2012 Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1985.
Mitsubishi Galant MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2012 (DJ) Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 24 | $2,710 |
| 2011 | 24 | $2,700 |
| 2010 | 24 | $2,720 |
| 2009 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2008 | 20–23 | $2,840–$4,020 |
| 2007 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2005 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 19–23 | $2,840–$4,230 |
| 2000-2003 Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 21 | $3,110–$3,830 |
| 2002 | 20–21 | $3,110–$4,020 |
| 2001 | 20–21 | $3,110–$4,020 |
| 2000 | 20–21 | $3,110–$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 Galant generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2012 powertrain options
Mitsubishi Galant MPG history, 1985–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 20–23 |
| 1998 | 22–23 |
| 1997 | 20–23 |
| 1996 | 22–23 |
| 1995 | 20–23 |
| 1994 | 20–23 |
| 1993 | 20–22 |
| 1992 | 19–23 |
Show 7 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 19–22 |
| 1990 | 19–22 |
| 1989 | 21–23 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1985 | 21 |
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 Galant's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mitsubishi Galant run 19–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 24 MPG.
Which Mitsubishi Galant model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Mitsubishi Galant cost to fuel per year?
For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,710 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,710.
Has the Mitsubishi Galant's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2000 to 24 MPG in 2012, 3 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Which Mitsubishi Galant model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2005. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.