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2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 21–28 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD

$2,460

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2007-2012 Next generation: 2022-2027

2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander at a glance

The 2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander covers 9 model years in the EPA database (68 configurations in all), rated 21–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $2,460 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). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2015.

2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander by model year

2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2021	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	25–27 MPG	$1,860–$2,610	Ratings changed
2020	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	22–27 MPG	$1,940–$3,650	Ratings changed
2019	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	22–27 MPG	$1,940–$3,650	Ratings changed
2018	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	22–27 MPG	$1,940–$3,650	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	23–27 MPG	$2,420–$3,530	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	22–27 MPG	$2,410–$3,570	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	23–28 MPG	$2,360–$3,490	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	23–27 MPG	$2,450–$3,490	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	21–27 MPG	$2,460–$3,860	First year

What the 2021 Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$205

$2,460 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.10

Per 100 miles

$16.40

Five years

$12,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$290less a year

Class median $2,750 a year, MY2021

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,390 to $2,460, $70 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

25–27 MPG

Per year

$2,460–$2,610

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.4L

Gas-only combined

26 MPG

Per year

$1,860

On electricity 74 MPGe, with 24 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	27	$2,460
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	23	29	26	$2,550
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,590
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
PHEV (Most efficient)	AWD	26	74	24 mi	$1,860

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 52% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

22–27 MPG · $1,940–$3,650/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,390.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

22–27 MPG

Per year

$2,390–$3,650

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L

Gas-only combined

25 MPG

Per year

$1,940

On electricity 74 MPGe, with 22 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (7)

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,390
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	27	$2,460
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,520
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	23	29	26	$2,550
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,590
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610

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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	22	$3,650

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
PHEV (Most efficient)	AWD	25	74	22 mi	$1,940

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 49% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

22–27 MPG · $1,940–$3,650/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,390.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

22–27 MPG

Per year

$2,390–$3,650

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L

Gas-only combined

25 MPG

Per year

$1,940

On electricity 74 MPGe, with 22 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,390
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	27	$2,460
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,520
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	23	29	26	$2,550
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,590
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610

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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	22	$3,650

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
PHEV (Most efficient)	AWD	25	74	22 mi	$1,940

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

22–27 MPG · $1,940–$3,650/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,390, $30 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

22–27 MPG

Per year

$2,390–$3,650

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L

Gas-only combined

25 MPG

Per year

$1,940

On electricity 74 MPGe, with 22 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,390
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	27	$2,450
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,520
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	23	29	26	$2,560
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,590
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610

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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,610
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	22	$3,650

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
PHEV (Most efficient)	AWD	25	74	22 mi	$1,940

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

23–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,530/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,410 to $2,420, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

23–27 MPG

Per year

$2,420–$3,530

Gas configurations (8)

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,420
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	27	$2,450
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,510
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	23	29	26	$2,560
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,590
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,610

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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,720
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	23	$3,530

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

22–27 MPG · $2,410–$3,570/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,360 to $2,410, $50 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

22–27 MPG

Per year

$2,410–$3,570

Gas configurations (8)

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,410
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	27	$2,450
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,490
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	23	29	26	$2,560
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,590
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,650

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,700
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	22	$3,570

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

23–28 MPG · $2,360–$3,490/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 28 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,450 to $2,360, $90 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

23–28 MPG

Per year

$2,360–$3,490

Gas configurations (8)

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	32	28	$2,360
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,440
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	24	30	27	$2,460
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	26	$2,540
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,540
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,620

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	26	24	$2,710
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	23	$3,490

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

23–27 MPG · $2,450–$3,490/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,460 to $2,450, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

23–27 MPG

Per year

$2,450–$3,490

Gas configurations (6)

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	25	30	27	$2,450
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,470
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,520
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,540
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	26	$2,540
Outlander 3.0L 6-cyl	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	20	27	23	$3,490

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

21–27 MPG · $2,460–$3,860/yr

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

21–27 MPG

Per year

$2,460–$3,860

Gas configurations (7)

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
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	$2,460
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	26	$2,540
Sport 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD	2.0L 4-cyl	4WD	24	29	26	$2,560
Outlander 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	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	$3,710

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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
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).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,340 in California and $2,140 in Texas, a $1,200 difference.

California $3,340
Washington $3,100
New York $2,460
Florida $2,320
Texas $2,140

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · EIA residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

EPA rates the 2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander at 21–28 MPG combined across 68 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 32 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–28 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 25–26 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2015. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

How does the 2013-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander) is rated 19–27 MPG combined and costs $2,430–$4,020 a year to fuel; the 2013-2021 model is rated 21–28 MPG and costs $1,860–$3,860 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 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 $2,460 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,860–$2,610 a year. That is a $750 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander 100 miles?

About $16.40 per 100 miles for the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.40 and $17.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,460 a year to fuel, $290 less than the class median of $2,750, and less than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 267 rated small SUV configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.

How far does the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid go on electricity?

EPA rates the electric range at 24 miles, with a total range of 320 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 26 MPG. The PHEV 2.4L 4-cyl AWD costs about $1,860 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 52% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander different from the 2020 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,390 to $2,460, $70 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2021 against 8 configurations for 2020. See the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander for that year.