Mitsubishi Lancer Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer costs about $2,050 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2017):

The Mitsubishi Lancer costs an estimated $2,050/year in fuel (295 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline30$2,0502957
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503436
2017Config 3 of 3Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003226
2016Config 1 of 5Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline30$2,0502987
2016Config 2 of 5Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503326
2016Config 3 of 5Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503366
2016Config 4 of 5Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003227
2016Config 5 of 5Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503516
2015Config 1 of 8Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline19$4,0004704
2015Config 2 of 8Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline20$3,8004385
2015Config 3 of 8Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003107
2015Config 4 of 8Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503476
2015Config 5 of 8Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503616
2015Config 6 of 8Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003187
2015Config 7 of 8Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline19$4,0004644
2015Config 8 of 8Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503496

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mitsubishi Lancer data analysis

How Mitsubishi Lancer estimated annual fuel cost varies

Across 16 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $2,050 to $4,000. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer (Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at $2,050, and the weakest to the 2015 car (Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at $4,000 — a spread of 49%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Mitsubishi Lancer would be misleading.

What changed for 2017

Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is $2,200, against $2,280 for the 2016 car — it fell by $80. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.

How to read this Mitsubishi Lancer data

This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Mitsubishi Lancer numbers

The 2015 through 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer entries here cover the variants Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L and Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L. 2015 is the busiest model year in the record with 8 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted estimated annual fuel cost figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Mitsubishi Lancer figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mitsubishi Lancer record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lancer Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the Mitsubishi Lancer?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Mitsubishi Lancer is $2,050 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Mitsubishi Lancer produce?

The Mitsubishi Lancer produces approximately 295 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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