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Mitsubishi Montero MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2000–2006
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mitsubishi Montero fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Montero for 7 model years, 2000 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–16 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 1 configuration rated 15 MPG combined and costing $5,360 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2000 Montero 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD, at 16 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 17 MPG in 1984.
Mitsubishi Montero MPG by year
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mitsubishi Montero generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2006 powertrain options
Mitsubishi Montero MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 15–16 |
| 1998 | 15–16 |
| 1997 | 15–16 |
| 1996 | 14–15 |
| 1995 | 14–15 |
| 1994 | 14–15 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 15 |
Show 8 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1990 | 15–16 |
| 1989 | 15–16 |
| 1988 | 15–16 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 16–17 |
| 1985 | 15–17 |
| 1984 | 15–17 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mitsubishi Montero's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mitsubishi Montero run 14–16 MPG across model years 2000 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 15 MPG.
Which Mitsubishi Montero model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Montero 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 16 MPG.
How much does a Mitsubishi Montero cost to fuel per year?
For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $5,360 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $5,360.
Has the Mitsubishi Montero's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 16 MPG in 2000 to 15 MPG in 2006, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 17 MPG.