Against 407 other 4-cyl cars rated 2013–2015, the Lancer Evolution trails their 27.3 mpg average by 8.3 mpg, about $614 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus IS gets 22.8 mpg, the BMW M3 20 mpg and the Acura TLX 26.5 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2015 Lancer Evolution. The Lancer Evolution costs the most of them to run: $572 a year more than the Acura TLX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2013–2015 | +$614 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,050 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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 (2015) | 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 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.
| 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 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2003 the Lancer Evolution has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2015 Lancer Evolution more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Does the Lancer Evolution get better gas mileage than the Lexus IS?
No: 19 mpg for the 2015 Lancer Evolution against 22.8 for the 2016 Lexus IS, about $337 a year more to run.
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