1997 Mitsubishi MirageFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
31
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
36
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 287 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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