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2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 25–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage at a glance
The 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage covers 3 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 25–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 31 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage by model year
What the 2002 Mirage 1.5L 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
$1,090less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mitsubishi Mirage MPG
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 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Mirage 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Mirage 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage MPG
25–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,610/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,180, $70 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Mirage 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Mirage 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage MPG
25–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,610/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Mirage 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Mirage 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,960
- Washington $2,740
- New York $2,180
- Florida $2,060
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2014-2024 (A00)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage at 25–31 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG (28 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 31 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2001 and 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,610 a year. That is a $430 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage 100 miles?
About $14.53 per 100 miles for the Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $17.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage compare with other small car configurations?
The Mirage 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $1,090 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2002 against 4 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage for that year.