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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #11 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  2. 2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
  3. 3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
  4. 4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
  6. 11Mitsubishi Eclipse23 MPG $2,022
  7. 36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232
2012 EclipseOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Eclipse MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Eclipse		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Eclipse		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Eclipse Spyder		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
76 cu ft
Cargo volume
5 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. rivals

vs Fiat 500 32 MPG · $1,852/yr 500 saves $170/yr vs MINI Clubman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Clubman saves $47/yr vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Eos 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Eclipse saves $348/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Beetle saves $162/yr vs Nissan Altima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Altima saves $233/yr vs Nissan GT-R 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Eclipse saves $1,097/yr vs Scion iQ 37 MPG · $1,257/yr iQ saves $765/yr vs CODA Automotive Coda 73 MPGe · $1,242/yr Coda saves $780/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Eclipse saves $1,270/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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