Against 288 other 4-cyl cars rated 1989–1991, the Space Wagon trails their 23.6 mpg average by 3.6 mpg, about $293 a year.
Every Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine, compared
The Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 | 20 / 22.6 | 1984–1991 | $1,820 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1991) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1989–1991 | +$293 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1991 Mitsubishi Space Wagon gives up 3 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 19 in the city, $276 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1991) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (16%) | Typical for its type |
How the Space Wagon changed over the years
The Space Wagon peaked in 1984 at 24 mpg (22 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 20 — 4 mpg apart, or $320 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1991 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 / 22 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1990 | 19 / 22 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1989 | 19 / 22 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1988 | 20 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1987 | 20 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1986 | 20 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1985 | 21 / 23 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 1984 | 22 / 26 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon — 1 engine across 1984–1991. 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 $2,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1991 Mitsubishi Space Wagon get?
20 mpg combined, 19 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Space Wagon has averaged 21.1 mpg.
Is the 1991 Space Wagon more efficient than the 1990?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Space Wagon year has the best gas mileage?
The 1984, at 24 mpg combined (22 city, 26 highway).
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