2018 Mitsubishi Lancer Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2017 model years16 variantsUp to 30 MPG combined

2018 Mitsubishi Lancer Specs at a Glance

The 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer gets 30 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,142 lbs, measures 182.7 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 19 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
30 mpg (27 city / 34 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · other 2018 trims rate 19–30 mpg combined
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · 2 powertrains offered
Curb weight
3,142 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD ES/SE LTD/GTS AWC
Length
182.7 in · 69.3 in wide · 59.4 in tall
Wheelbase
103.9 in
NHTSA overall
4-star (2017)

Detailed Specifications

Mitsubishi Lancer — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2017Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive273430Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive243328Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive273430Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive243126Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive243328Regular Gasoline
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive223025Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM6)All-Wheel Drive172219Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM6)All-Wheel Drive182520Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive222825Regular Gasoline
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive243328Regular Gasoline
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 5-spdAll-Wheel Drive172319Premium Gasoline
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive223025Regular Gasoline

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Mitsubishi Lancer — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The Mitsubishi Lancer is EPA-rated at up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway).

What engine does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

The Mitsubishi Lancer uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Mitsubishi Lancer are covered here?

This page documents 16 verified Mitsubishi Lancer configurations across model years 2015–2017.

Which model year of the Mitsubishi Lancer is the most fuel efficient?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer holds the highest combined rating at 30 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 29 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 3%) across the 3 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Mitsubishi Lancer have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Mitsubishi Lancer — 2L, 2.4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Mitsubishi Lancer appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2017 record on Front-Wheel Drive.