- Newest year: 2007
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2007 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 25–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance
The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 25–26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 26 MPG, which costs about $2,510 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,510 to $2,610, a $100 difference. The Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2007 (class median $3,650 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2007 Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 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 car median
$1,140less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $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 MY2007 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer) is rated 18–27 MPG combined and costs $2,420–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2007 model is rated 25–26 MPG and costs $2,510–$2,610 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer get?
EPA rates the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer at 25–26 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 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 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 100 miles?
About $16.73 per 100 miles for the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 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 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer compare with other small car configurations?
The Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $1,140 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 262 rated small car configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2007 against 7 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer for that year.