Against 237 other 4-cyl cars rated 1994–1996, the Expo trails their 24.3 mpg average by 4.3 mpg, about $340 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1992, the 1.8L 4-cyl (1992–1994), does 23 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.4L 4-cyl (1995–1996), 21: $159 a year apart.
Every Mitsubishi Expo engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 21 / 26.3 | 1992–1994 | $1,670 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 18.5 / 24.5 | 1995–1996 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1996) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1994–1996 | +$340 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,810 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1996 Mitsubishi Expo gives up 6 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 18 in the city, $533 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1996) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Expo changed over the years
The Expo peaked in 1994 at 23 mpg (21 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1996 at 20 — 3 mpg apart, or $250 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1996 car does 20. The 1996 model loses 2 mpg against 22 for the 1995.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1995 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 1994 | 21 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1993 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1992 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Expo — 2 engines across 1992–1996. 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 $2,810. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1992 the Expo has averaged 22.2 mpg.
Is the 1996 Expo more efficient than the 1995?
No: 20 against 22 mpg combined, about $175 a year more to run.
Which Expo year has the best gas mileage?
The 1994, at 23 mpg combined (21 city, 27 highway).
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