Petrol · 1996–2002

Mitsubishi Legnum

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mitsubishi Legnum. By the official figures, the 2000 uses 8.6 L/100km, about $2,302 a year in Australia.

Mitsubishi Legnum in white
Fuel use
8.6 L/100km
2000 official
A year's petrol
$2,302
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
757 km
65 L tank
Seats
5

What a Legnum costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$20.74 per 100 km$2,302
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$25.25 per 100 km$2,778
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£24.11 per 100 miles£1,688
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.90 per 100 miles$2,146

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

EC (Legnum), 1996–2020

Specs for the 2.5 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium
Generation
EC (Legnum)
Built
1996-2020
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
65 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2002Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2001Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2000Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
1999Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1998Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—

Mitsubishi Legnum questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mitsubishi Legnum?

The 2000 Mitsubishi Legnum uses 8.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mitsubishi Legnum cost to run a year in Australia?

About $2,302 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Mitsubishi Legnum go on a full tank?

About 757 km from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.

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