Mitsubishi Mirage
39 MPG The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is EPA-rated at 39 MPG combined (36 city / 43 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 385 gallons, $1231 a year in fuel, or $0.082 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1985–2024 run it averages 30.8 MPG, improving by 12 MPG over 28 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.064 | $641 | $962 | $1282 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.077 | $769 | $1154 | $1538 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.082 | $821 | $1231 | $1641 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.090 | $897 | $1346 | $1795 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.103 | $1026 | $1538 | $2051 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.115 | $1154 | $1731 | $2308 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.128 | $1282 | $1923 | $2564 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 MPG | 36 | 43 | $1600 | 227 | 1 |
| 2023 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 42 | $1675 | 234 | 2 |
| 2022 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 42 | $1675 | 235 | 2 |
| 2021 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 42 | $1675 | 234 | 2 |
| 2020 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 42 | $1675 | 235 | 2 |
| 2019 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 42 | $1675 | 236 | 2 |
| 2018 | 37.5 MPG | 35 | 42 | $1675 | 234 | 2 |
| 2017 | 37.5 MPG | 35 | 42 | $1675 | 234 | 2 |
| 2015 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 41.5 | $1675 | 236 | 2 |
| 2014 | 37.5 MPG | 34.5 | 41.5 | $1675 | 236 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27.5 MPG | 24.5 | 32.5 | $2275 | 325 | 4 |
| 2001 | 27.5 MPG | 24.3 | 32.5 | $2275 | 325 | 4 |
| 2000 | 27.8 MPG | 24.8 | 32.8 | $2250 | 322 | 4 |
| 1999 | 28 MPG | 25.3 | 32.8 | $2225 | 319 | 4 |
| 1998 | 28 MPG | 25.3 | 32.8 | $2225 | 319 | 4 |
| 1997 | 28.3 MPG | 25.3 | 33 | $2200 | 316 | 4 |
| 1996 | 26.8 MPG | 24.5 | 31 | $2350 | 335 | 4 |
| 1995 | 25.8 MPG | 23.5 | 29.7 | $2433 | 347 | 6 |
| 1994 | 27.3 MPG | 24.5 | 31 | $2300 | 328 | 4 |
| 1993 | 27.5 MPG | 24.8 | 32 | $2275 | 325 | 4 |
| 1992 | 25.5 MPG | 23.2 | 29.2 | $2467 | 352 | 6 |
| 1991 | 24.8 MPG | 22.4 | 28.4 | $2544 | 363 | 8 |
| 1990 | 25.4 MPG | 23.2 | 28.4 | $2470 | 353 | 5 |
| 1989 | 26.5 MPG | 24.3 | 30.3 | $2538 | 339 | 4 |
| 1988 | 27 MPG | 24.8 | 30.2 | $2350 | 334 | 5 |
| 1987 | 27 MPG | 24.8 | 30.2 | $2600 | 334 | 5 |
| 1986 | 27.4 MPG | 25.2 | 30.6 | $2580 | 332 | 5 |
| 1985 | 27 MPG | 24.9 | 30 | $2650 | 337 | 9 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Mitsubishi Mirage ranks 6 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Prelude (44), Geo Metro XFI (47), Toyota Mirai (72), MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110), Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 227 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mitsubishi Mirage get?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated at 39 MPG combined by the EPA — 36 city and 43 highway. Across all 28 model years in the database it averages 30.8 MPG, ranging from 22 to 39 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mitsubishi Mirage cost in fuel per year?
At 39 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 385 gallons — roughly $1231 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.082 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2024 model is $1600.
Has the Mitsubishi Mirage become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27 MPG in 1985 to 39 in 2024 — an improvement of 12 MPG, or 44% across 28 model years.
Is the Mitsubishi Mirage efficient for its class?
It ranks 6 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 14.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.