The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport does 26.9 mpg combined (24 city, 30 highway), which works out to about $1,428 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport burns a gallon every 26.9 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 446 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,428 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,140 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$66 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,313 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gives up 6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 30 out there against 24 in town, a 25% drop worth $320 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 | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (25%) | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?
26.9 mpg combined on average — 24 in the city and 30 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2011–2026.
How much does a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport cost in fuel per year?
About $1,428 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,140 over five years, or 0.119 dollars a mile.
Which Outlander Sport engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 26.9 mpg.
Is the Outlander Sport good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Outlander Sport 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 Outlander Sport is $2,313 against the $1,428 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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