Petrol · 1996–2002
Mitsubishi Legnum
MPG, running costs and specs for the Mitsubishi Legnum. By the official figures, the 2000 gets 27 mpg, about $2,146 a year in the US.

- MPG
- 27 mpg
- 2000 official · 8.6 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,146
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 470 miles
- 65 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Legnum costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.90 per 100 miles | $2,146 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.25 per 100 km | $2,778 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.74 per 100 km | $2,302 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.11 per 100 miles | £1,688 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Mitsubishi Legnum questions
What MPG does the Mitsubishi Legnum get?
The 2000 Mitsubishi Legnum gets 27 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (8.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mitsubishi Legnum cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,146 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Mitsubishi Legnum go on a full tank?
About 470 miles (757 km) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.
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