The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution does 19 mpg combined (16.8 city, 22.4 highway), which works out to about $2,021 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine, compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 16.8 / 22.4 | 2003–2015 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution burns a gallon every 19 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 632 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$527 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,050 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution gives up 5.6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 22.4 out there against 16.8 in town, a 33% drop worth $572 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 | 16.8 mpg | $2,286 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.4 mpg | $1,714 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Lancer Evolution changed over the years
Combined figure across the 12 model years the Lancer Evolution was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 1 engine across 2003–2015. 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 $4,050. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?
19 mpg combined on average — 16.8 in the city and 22.4 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2003–2015.
How much does a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution cost in fuel per year?
About $2,021 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,105 over five years, or 0.168 dollars a mile.
Which Lancer Evolution engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 19 mpg.
Is the Lancer Evolution good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Lancer Evolution 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 Lancer Evolution is $4,050 against the $2,021 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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