Diesel and petrol · 1980–2018

Mitsubishi Lancer

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mitsubishi Lancer. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 7.0 L/100km, about $2,261 a year in New Zealand.

Mitsubishi Lancer in blue
Fuel use
7.0 L/100km
2018 official
A year's petrol
$2,261
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
780 km
54.5 L tank
Seats
5

What a Lancer costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.55 per 100 km$2,261
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.87 per 100 km$1,873
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£19.62 per 100 miles£1,373
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.94 per 100 miles$1,746

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.

CY (China/Taiwan only), 2018–2027

Specs for the 1.8 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
CY (China/Taiwan only)
Built
2018-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Minimum petrol
91 RON

CJ/CF, 2008–2020

Specs for the 2020 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2.0 petrol sedan (Australian-market; the available sources describe the final Australian Lance; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
CJ generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
109 kW
Torque
197 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

CO₂
162 g/km

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Airbags
7

CH (CG), 2003–2007

Specs for the 2.0 ES sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
CH (CG)
Built
2003-2007
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,569 mm
Width
1,697 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,618 mm
Kerb weight
1,228 kg
Boot
399 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,816 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
92 kW
Torque
163 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
54.5 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

CE/CK, 1996–2002

Specs for the 1.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
CE/CK
Built
1996-2002
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,361 mm
Width
1,694 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,601 mm
Kerb weight
1,140 kg
Boot
430 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,584 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
76 kW
Torque
137 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2018Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2017Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2016Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2015Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2014Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol7.3 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2011Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2011Diesel5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2010Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2009Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2007Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2006Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2005Petrol8.2 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2004Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2003Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2002Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2001Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2000Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
1999Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1998Petrol9.9 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—

Mitsubishi Lancer questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer uses 7.0 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mitsubishi Lancer cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,261 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

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

About 780 km from its 54.5 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mitsubishi Lancer's boot?

399 L, for the 1.8 sedan.

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