2018 Mitsubishi Lancer Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
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
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Mitsubishi Lancer — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
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View all Mitsubishi models →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.