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2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander at a glance
The 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander covers 6 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 19–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,430 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2011 and 2012.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 21–27 MPG | $2,430–$3,860 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 21–27 MPG | $2,450–$3,870 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 20–24 MPG | $2,720–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | First year |
What the 2012 Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$203
$2,430 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.05
Per 100 miles
$16.20
Five years
$12,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,020less a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,450 to $2,430, $20 less.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,430 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,760 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,680 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,860 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG
21–27 MPG · $2,450–$3,870/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 27 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,450, $270 less.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,450 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,540 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,650 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,760 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,670 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,870 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG
20–24 MPG · $2,720–$4,020/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 24 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,720, $250 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG
19–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,440/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 22 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $2,970, $300 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,300 in California and $2,120 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,300
- Washington $3,060
- New York $2,430
- Florida $2,300
- Texas $2,120
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2006
- 2007-2012 (CW)
- 2013-2021 (3rd gen)
- 2022-2027* (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
EPA rates the 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander at 19–27 MPG combined across 28 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG (25 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
How does the 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2006 Mitsubishi Outlander) is rated 20–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$3,270 a year to fuel; the 2007-2012 model is rated 19–27 MPG and costs $2,430–$4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,430 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,430–$3,860 a year. That is a $1,430 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 100 miles?
About $16.20 per 100 miles for the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.20 and $25.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 25 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,430 a year to fuel, $1,020 less than the class median of $3,450, and less than 10 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,450 to $2,430, $20 less. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2012 against 7 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander for that year.