Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Eclipse Cross sits right on their 26.3 mpg average.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 37.5 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 18.8 mpg and the Honda CR-V 35 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2026 Eclipse Cross.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | +$17 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,338 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gives up 3 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 25 in the city, $165 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 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.
| 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 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?
26 mpg combined, 25 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the Eclipse Cross has averaged 26.6 mpg.
Is the 2026 Eclipse Cross more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Which Eclipse Cross year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 27 mpg combined (26 city, 29 highway).
Does the Eclipse Cross get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 26 mpg for the 2026 Eclipse Cross against 37.5 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $453 a year more to run.
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