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2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 15–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport at a glance
The 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport covers 5 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 15–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2004; 2003 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,360 | First year |
What the 2004 Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,840, $210 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
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 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG
15–18 MPG · $3,630–$4,360/yr
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 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG
16–18 MPG · $3,630–$4,080/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 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,630, $210 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG
15–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,360/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2004
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport get?
EPA rates the 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport at 15–18 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The Montero Sport 3.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2000 and 2004.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2004. In 2003 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,360 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Montero Sport 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $240 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 254 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,840, $210 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2004 against 4 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport for that year.