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2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 14–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance
The 2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero covers 7 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 14–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $5,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,360 | First year |
What the 2006 Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,280more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
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 stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
| Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
14–15 MPG · $5,360–$5,740/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 moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $5,360, $380 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| Montero 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/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 16 to 14 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $5,740, $1,660 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Montero 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Mitsubishi Montero MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Montero 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Montero 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (V60)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero get?
EPA rates the 2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero at 14–16 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Montero 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 16 MPG (15 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
The Montero 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Mitsubishi Montero per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Montero 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2006 against 1 configuration for 2005. See the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero for that year.