Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross appears in this database in 3 model years, from 2018 to 2020, offered with gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 25 to 27 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $2,400 to $2,600 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

YearCombinedAnnual fuelVersions
201825-27 MPG$2,400-$2,6004
201925-27 MPG$2,400-$2,6004
202025-27 MPG$2,400-$2,6004

How it compares

Against the average small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset (about 26 MPG), the Eclipse Cross sits roughly 0 MPG above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Eclipse Cross for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $12,000 to $13,000, averaging about $12,500 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

How it changed over time

Between 2018 and 2020 the Eclipse Cross's average combined economy improved from about 26 to 26 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2020 Eclipse Cross has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 26 MPG, while the 2018 is the lowest at about 26 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Eclipse Cross at a glance

VersionEngineFuelCombined
Eclipse Cross ES 2WD1.5L 4-cyl turboGasoline27 MPG
Eclipse Cross 2WD1.5L 4-cyl turboGasoline26 MPG
Eclipse Cross ES 4WD1.5L 4-cyl turboGasoline26 MPG
Eclipse Cross 4WD1.5L 4-cyl turboGasoline25 MPG

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