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  • Newest year: 2017
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2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & Fuel Cost

10 model years · 18–30 MPG combined

30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
34 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,180

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2007

2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance

The 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer covers 10 model years in the EPA database (82 configurations in all), rated 18–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2016 and 2017.

2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer by model year

2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2017 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,560 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 25–30 MPG $2,210–$2,580 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 19–29 MPG $2,290–$4,280 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 19–28 MPG $2,300–$4,280 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 19–28 MPG $2,300–$4,280 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 19–28 MPG $2,300–$4,280 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 19–28 MPG $2,320–$4,320 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 18–26 MPG $2,510–$4,460 Ratings changed
2009 Gas 18–25 MPG $2,610–$4,460 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 18–24 MPG $2,720–$4,460 First year

What the 2017 Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$182

$2,180 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.63

Per 100 miles

$14.53

Five years

$10,900

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$930less a year

Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,210 to $2,180, $30 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,560

Gas configurations (3)

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 34 30 $2,180
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 28 $2,370
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 23 30 26 $2,560

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

25–30 MPG · $2,210–$2,580/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,290 to $2,210, $80 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
25–30 MPG
Per year
$2,210–$2,580

Gas configurations (5)

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 34 30 $2,210
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 28 $2,370
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 26 $2,470
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,580

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

19–29 MPG · $2,290–$4,280/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,300 to $2,290, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
19–29 MPG
Per year
$2,290–$4,280

Gas configurations (8)

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 33 29 $2,290
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 28 $2,350
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,560
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,570
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 22 28 25 $2,660
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 20 $3,970
Show 0 more configurations
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172319$4,210
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM6)2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172219$4,280

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

19–28 MPG · $2,300–$4,280/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,300.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
19–28 MPG
Per year
$2,300–$4,280

Gas configurations (10)

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,300
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 28 $2,350
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,410
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,560
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,570
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 22 28 25 $2,660
Show 0 more configurations
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl2.4L 4-cylFWD222825$2,660
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD182520$3,970
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172319$4,210
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM6)2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172219$4,280

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

19–28 MPG · $2,300–$4,280/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,300.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
19–28 MPG
Per year
$2,300–$4,280

Gas configurations (10)

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,300
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 28 $2,350
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,410
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,560
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,570
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 22 28 25 $2,660
Show 0 more configurations
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl2.4L 4-cylFWD222825$2,660
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD182520$3,970
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172319$4,210
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM6)2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172219$4,280

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

19–28 MPG · $2,300–$4,280/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,300, $20 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
19–28 MPG
Per year
$2,300–$4,280

Gas configurations (10)

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,300
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 28 $2,350
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,410
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,560
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,570
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 22 28 25 $2,660
Show 0 more configurations
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl2.4L 4-cylFWD222825$2,660
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD182520$3,980
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172319$4,210
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM6)2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172219$4,280

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

19–28 MPG · $2,320–$4,320/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 28 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,320, $190 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
19–28 MPG
Per year
$2,320–$4,320

Gas configurations (12)

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,320
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,400
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,440
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,550
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,580
Show 2 more configurations
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.4L 4-cylFWD223025$2,600
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)2.4L 4-cylFWD232925$2,630
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD182520$3,980
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD182520$3,980
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172319$4,200
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM6)2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172219$4,320

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

18–26 MPG · $2,510–$4,460/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,510, $100 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
18–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$4,460

Gas configurations (10)

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $2,610
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 29 25 $2,610
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
Show 0 more configurations
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172520$4,020
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172520$4,020
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM6)2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD172219$4,230
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboAWD162218$4,460

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

18–25 MPG · $2,610–$4,460/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,610, $110 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
18–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$4,460

Gas configurations (10)

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,610
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $2,720
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Lancer 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,840
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Sportback 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
Show 0 more configurations
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turbo4WD172520$4,020
Sportback 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turbo4WD172520$4,020
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6)2.0L 4-cyl turbo4WD172219$4,230
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cyl turbo4WD162218$4,460

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

18–24 MPG · $2,720–$4,460/yr
Gas · 2.0L
Combined
18–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$4,460

Gas configurations (4)

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 29 24 $2,720
Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 17 22 19 $4,230
Evolution 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD 16 22 18 $4,460

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,970 in California and $1,910 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Mitsubishi Lancer years All Mitsubishi models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer get?

EPA rates the 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer at 18–30 MPG combined across 82 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 34 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2008.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

How does the 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2007 Mitsubishi Lancer) is rated 25–26 MPG combined and costs $2,510–$2,610 a year to fuel; the 2008-2017 model is rated 18–30 MPG and costs $2,180–$4,460 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 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 $2,180 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,560 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 100 miles?

About $14.53 per 100 miles for the Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $17.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer compare with other small car configurations?

The Lancer 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $930 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer different from the 2016 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,210 to $2,180, $30 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 5 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer for that year.