Mitsubishi Lancer Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Mitsubishi Lancer Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 1 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 0 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2010 | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR w/SAB (Early release) | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR w/SAB (Later release) | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 2 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 2 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
Fuel Efficiency
Mitsubishi has manufactured models of Lancer for 16 years. They average 25.0 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2017 Lancer above average at 30 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2017 Lancer to be $1,300 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $750 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Lancer consumes about 11 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Lancer emits 295 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,425,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 211 trees would offset these emissions. The Lancer does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | 30 | 34 | 27 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 25 | 30 | 23 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Mitsubishi Lancer has 64 different model options on record with the EPA since 2002. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 30 | 34 | 27 |
| 2016 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 30 | 34 | 27 |
| 2016 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 2015 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 2015 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (AM6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 20 | 25 | 18 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (AM6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 20 | 25 | 18 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (AM6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 20 | 25 | 18 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (AM6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 20 | 25 | 18 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (AM6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 28 | 22 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 28 | 22 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 28 | 22 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 23 | 26 | 21 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 23 |