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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 31 highway.

At a glance

Combined
22 to 26 MPG depending on version
City and highway
23 and 31 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Lancer
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 233126 MPG $2,600
Lancer
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 222925 MPG $2,700
Lancer
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 202723 MPG $2,900
Lancer
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 202722 MPG $3,050
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.

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