Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2002 MitsubishiMirage

Subcompact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 1.5 L 4-cyl

27MPGcombined

24city

32highway

A year of fuel$2,500

CO₂ from the tailpipe329.2 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,149 mitsubishi cars

Combined MPG 27 MPGbest 39 · avg 22

Annual fuel cost $2,500best $700 · avg $3,345

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 1.5 L four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its official EPA fuel economy ratings are 24 MPG city, 32 MPG highway and 27 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500, while tailpipe CO2 is listed at 329.15 g per mile. Those figures put fuel use and emissions at the center of this configuration’s entry, with the combined rating serving as a single reference point and the city and highway ratings showing the difference by driving type. The Mirage’s subcompact class and front-wheel-drive layout further define the car for shoppers comparing basic specifications. It runs on gasoline, and the listed transmission is automatic rather than manual. These details can help a buyer decide whether this particular engine and drivetrain arrangement matches their needs.

Who it is for

It suits shoppers seeking a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its fuel economy figures and $2,500 annual EPA fuel cost are relevant to buyers comparing running costs.

What is good

32 MPG highway rating
27 MPG combined rating
Front-wheel drive layout
Four-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

24 MPG city rating
329.15 g/mile tailpipe CO2
$2,500 annual EPA fuel cost

Verdict

The Mirage’s listed configuration combines a 1.5 L four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic. Its 27 MPG combined rating and $2,500 annual EPA fuel cost provide useful points for assessing fuel use.