The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross does 26.6 mpg combined (25.6 city, 28.6 highway), which works out to about $1,444 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross engine, compared
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 25.6 / 28.6 | 2018–2026 | $1,444 |
What that actually costs
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross burns a gallon every 26.6 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 451 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.120 |
| Fuel per year | $1,444 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,220 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$50 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,338 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gives up 3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 28.6 out there against 25.6 in town, a 12% drop worth $157 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 25.6 mpg | $1,500 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28.6 mpg | $1,343 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (12%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Eclipse Cross changed over the years
The Eclipse Cross peaked in 2023 at 27 mpg (26 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 26 — 1 mpg apart, or $55 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 26. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 / 28 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2025 | 25 / 28 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2024 | 25 / 28 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2023 | 26 / 29 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2022 | 26 / 29 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2020 | 26 / 29 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2019 | 26 / 29 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2018 | 26 / 29 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — 1 engine across 2018–2026. 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 $2,338. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?
26.6 mpg combined on average — 25.6 in the city and 28.6 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2018–2026.
How much does a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cost in fuel per year?
About $1,444 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,220 over five years, or 0.120 dollars a mile.
Which Eclipse Cross engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 4-cyl at 26.6 mpg.
Is the Eclipse Cross good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Eclipse Cross figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is $2,338 against the $1,444 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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