Mitsubishi Lancer fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Mitsubishi Lancer | All carmakers | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 1994 | +6% | +17% | +3% | - |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1995 | +5% | +17% | +2% | - |
| 1996 | +4% | +12% | +2% | - |
| 1997 | +3% | +6% | +3% | - |
| 1998 | +3% | +6% | +4% | - |
| 1999 | +3% | +6% | +5% | - |
| 2000 | +4% | +6% | +5% | - |
| 2001 | +5% | +6% | +6% | - |
| 2004 | +7% | +7% | +9% | - |
| 2005 | +8% | +7% | +10% | - |
| 2006 | +9% | +7% | +11% | - |
| 2007 | +11% | +5% | +12% | insignificant |
| 2008 | +12% | +9% | +13% | insignificant |
| 2009 | +14% | +9% | +14% | insignificant |
| 2010 | +16% | +9% | +16% | insignificant |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mitsubishi Lancer.
Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.0 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 29.2 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +9% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 5% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mitsubishi Lancer with automatic transmission consumes around 1.4 litres per 100 km or 17% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 2.0 DI-D 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mitsubishi Lancer with 1.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 1.5 109 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 1.5 109 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+6% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 1.5 109 HP automatic | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
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| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 1.8 143 HP manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+8% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 1.8 143 HP automatic | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+23% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 2.0 150 HP manual | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
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| Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 2.0 150 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
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| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 2.0 DI-D 140 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+2% |
Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.9 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.6 MPG 8.2 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +8% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.2 liters per 100 km or 18% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mitsubishi Lancer with automatic transmission consumes around 1.5 litres per 100 km or 21% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Mitsubishi Lancer fuel economy is average. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 1.6 i 16V 98 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 1.3 i 16V 82 HP manual | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
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| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 1.6 i 16V 98 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+9% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 1.6 i 16V 98 HP automatic | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+11% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 2.0i 135 HP manual | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+2% |
Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.6 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +6% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 16% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 1.3i 75 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+6% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 1.3i 75 HP automatic | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +8% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mitsubishi Lancer advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mitsubishi Lancer with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.8 GTi 140 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.3i 75 HP manual | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km0% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.6i 113 HP manual | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+17% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.6i 113 HP automatic | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
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| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.8 GTi 140 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
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| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 2.0 D 68 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.