Against 325 other V6 cars rated 1997–1999, the 3000GT sits right on their 18.9 mpg average.
Every Mitsubishi 3000GT engine, compared
The Mitsubishi 3000GT was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 22.6 | 1991–1999 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 33.3 mpg, the Nissan Sentra 28 mpg and the Honda Prelude 21.7 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 1999 3000GT. The 3000GT costs the most of them to run: $868 a year more than the Honda Civic.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1999) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1997–1999 | −$11 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,633 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT gives up 5 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 17 in the city, $514 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1999) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the 3000GT changed over the years
Combined figure across the 9 model years the 3000GT was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1998 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1997 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1996 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1995 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1993 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1991 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi 3000GT — 1 engine across 1991–1999. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,633. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the 3000GT has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 1999 3000GT more efficient than the 1998?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Does the 3000GT get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 19 mpg for the 1999 3000GT against 33.3 for the 2000 Honda Civic, about $868 a year more to run.
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