2023 Mitsubishi MirageFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPG
Highway
43
MPG
Combined
39
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
36
Hwy
43
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $1,750/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
33
Hwy
41
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 36 | 43 | 39 | $1,750 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,900 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,750
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 225 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.2L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- 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
- 1.2L, 3-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,727/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,291/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,495/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,591/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,739/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,735/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,150/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,776/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,671/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,711/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,727/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,291/yrHIGHEST | +$564 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,495/yrLOWEST | $-232 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,591/yr | $-136 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,739/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,735/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,150/yr | +$423 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,776/yr | +$49 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,671/yr | $-56 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,711/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 16.4% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Optional
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
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