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2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant at a glance
The 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant covers 4 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002 and 2003; 2001 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,110–$3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2000 |
| 2000 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,020 | First year |
What the 2003 Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$430less a year
Class median $3,540 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Galant 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Galant 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Galant 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Galant 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003
- 2004-2012 (DJ)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant at 20–21 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
Every model year of the 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002 and 2003. In 2001 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,830 a year. That is a $720 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $25.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $430 less than the class median of $3,540, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 90 rated midsize car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2003 against 3 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant for that year.