Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2008–2010, the Raider trails their 19.7 mpg average by 2.7 mpg, about $310 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2006, the 3.7L 6-cyl (2006–2010), does 17.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.7L 8-cyl (2006–2009), 15: $353 a year apart.
Every Mitsubishi Raider engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 15.4 / 20 | 2006–2010 | $2,207 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 / 19 | 2006–2009 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Dakota gets 16.3 mpg and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac 16.5 mpg, next to 17 mpg for the 2010 Raider. The Raider is the cheapest of them to run: $97 a year less than the Dodge Dakota.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2008–2010 | +$310 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,828 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Mitsubishi Raider gives up 5 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 15 in the city, $640 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Raider changed over the years
The Raider peaked in 2010 at 17 mpg (15 city, 20 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 16 — 1 mpg apart, or $141 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 15 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,327 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,327 | |
| 2007 | 14.5 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,400 | |
| 2006 | 14.5 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Raider — 2 engines across 2006–2010. 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 $3,828. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Mitsubishi Raider get?
17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the Raider has averaged 16.3 mpg.
Is the 2010 Raider more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 17 against 16.5 mpg combined.
Which Raider year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 20 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Raider get better gas mileage than the Dodge Dakota?
About the same: 17 mpg for the 2010 Raider against 16.3 for the 2011 Dodge Dakota.
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