- Newest year: 2003
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2003 Mitsubishi Nativa MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 Mitsubishi Nativa at a glance
The 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at 18 MPG, which costs about $3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2003 (class median $4,080 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$450less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Mitsubishi Nativa MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Puerto Rico Only) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Mitsubishi Nativa) is rated 17–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2003 model is rated 18 MPG and costs $3,630 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa get?
EPA rates the 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa at 18 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The (Puerto Rico Only) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 248 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Nativa different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 18 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,630, $360 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2003 against 4 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa for that year.