Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Outlander Sport sits right on their 26.3 mpg average.
Every Mitsubishi Outlander Sport engine, compared
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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 | 24 / 30 | 2011–2026 | $1,428 |
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 Outlander Sport.
| 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 | $2,313 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gives up 6 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 23 in the city, $346 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (26%) | Typical for its type |
How the Outlander Sport changed over the years
The Outlander Sport peaked in 2015 at 28 mpg (25 city, 32 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 26 — 2 mpg apart, or $106 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 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2025 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2024 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2023 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2018 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2015 | 25 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2014 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2013 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2012 | 25 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2011 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 16 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — 1 engine across 2011–2026. 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 $2,313. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?
26 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the Outlander Sport has averaged 26.9 mpg.
Is the 2026 Outlander Sport more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Which Outlander Sport year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 28 mpg combined (25 city, 32 highway).
Does the Outlander Sport get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 26 mpg for the 2026 Outlander Sport against 37.5 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $453 a year more to run.
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