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2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 19–24 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, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant at a glance
The 2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant covers 9 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 19–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,710 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; 2005 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,720 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,230 | First year |
What the 2012 Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$226
$2,710 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.52
Per 100 miles
$18.07
Five years
$13,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$320less a year
Class median $3,030 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,700 to $2,710, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,710 |
2011 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
24 MPG · $2,700/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,700, $20 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,700 |
2010 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
24 MPG · $2,720/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,720, $120 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
2009 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,230/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Galant 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
20–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,020/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Galant 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 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).
2007 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Galant 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Galant 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
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 2005 Mitsubishi Galant as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Mitsubishi Galant MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,230/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 | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Galant 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
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: $3,680 in California and $2,360 in Texas, a $1,320 difference.
- California $3,680
- Washington $3,410
- New York $2,710
- Florida $2,560
- Texas $2,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003
- 2004-2012 (DJ)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant get?
EPA rates the 2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant at 19–24 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
The Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2004-2012 Mitsubishi Galant compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2003 Mitsubishi Galant) is rated 20–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$4,020 a year to fuel; the 2004-2012 model is rated 19–24 MPG and costs $2,700–$4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 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 $2,710 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,710 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant 100 miles?
About $18.07 per 100 miles for the Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Galant 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,710 a year to fuel, $320 less than the class median of $3,030, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 148 rated midsize car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,700 to $2,710, $10 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2012 against 1 configuration for 2011. See the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant for that year.