2020 Mitsubishi Outlander mpg
Combined mpg, ES 2WD
27mpg
- 25 city, 30 highway.
- Top 20% of 130 SUVs (2020).
- 15 trims: 22 to 27 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 16.6 | 448 | $1,422 |
| SE 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 16.6 | 448 | $1,422 |
| LE 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 16.6 | 448 | $1,422 |
| SEL FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 16.6 | 448 | $1,422 |
| SP FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 16.6 | 448 | $1,422 |
| ES S-AWC 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 15.8 | 411 | $1,477 |
| SE S-AWC 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 15.8 | 411 | $1,477 |
| LE S-AWC 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 15.8 | 411 | $1,477 |
| SEL 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 15.8 | 411 | $1,477 |
| SP 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 15.8 | 411 | $1,477 |
| PHEV SEL 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | 11.3 | 283 | $1,237 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL S-AWC | 2.0L 4cyl | N/A | 25 | 26 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,237 |
| PHEV GT 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 25 | 26 | 25 | 11.3 | 283 | $1,237 |
| Plug-in Hybrid GT S-AWC | 2.0L 4cyl | N/A | 25 | 26 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,237 |
| GT 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 22 | 15.8 | 348 | $1,745 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
ES 2WD, 27 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,422
- Per month
- $119
- Per mile
- 11.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $53.12
- Top trim: PHEV GT 4WD. $1,237 a year. $185 less than the ES 2WD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV SEL 4WD | 22 | 74 | 46.0 | 25 | $1,237 |
| PHEV GT 4WD | 22 | 74 | 46.0 | 25 | $1,237 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL S-AWC | N/A | 74 | 46.0 | 25 | $1,237 |
| Plug-in Hybrid GT S-AWC | N/A | 74 | 46.0 | 25 | $1,237 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772 | 3.6 | 25 | N/A | 5.5 | 13.8 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $103
- Per year
- $1,233
- Miles a month
- 867
ES 2WD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 27 mpg good? Yes. Beats 68% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | ES 2WD | 27 mpg | |
| 2020 Ford Escape | S FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | S FWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2020 GMC Terrain | SL FWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | Sport FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 FIAT 500X | Pop AWD | 26 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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