The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 does 37 mpg combined (35 city, 41.1 highway), which works out to about $1,038 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 3-cyl cars it sits above the average of 32.3 mpg.
Every Mitsubishi Mirage G4 engine, compared
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 35 / 41.1 | 2017–2024 | $1,038 |
What that actually costs
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 burns a gallon every 37 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 324 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.086 |
| Fuel per year | $1,038 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,190 |
| Against other 3-cyl cars | −$151 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,700 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 gives up 6.1 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 41.1 out there against 35 in town, a 17% drop worth $163 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 | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 41.1 mpg | $934 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.1 mpg (17%) | Typical for its type |
How the Mirage G4 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 8 model years the Mirage G4 was rated in, all of them at 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2023 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2022 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2021 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2020 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2019 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2018 | 35 / 41 | 1 | $1,038 | |
| 2017 | 35 / 42 | 1 | $1,038 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — 1 engine across 2017–2024. 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 $1,700. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 get?
37 mpg combined on average — 35 in the city and 41.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2017–2024.
How much does a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 cost in fuel per year?
About $1,038 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $5,190 over five years, or 0.086 dollars a mile.
Which Mirage G4 engine is the most economical?
The 1.2L 3-cyl at 37 mpg.
Is the Mirage G4 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 3-cyl cars it sits above the average of 32.3 mpg, computed across 151 ratings.
Are these real-world Mirage G4 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 Mirage G4 is $1,700 against the $1,038 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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