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Mitsubishi · model year 2026
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 295 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #295 of 521 - 10 Mitsubishi cars
Every model year, newest first #10 of 1,149 - 824 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #824 of 1,172 - 396 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #396 of 1,362 - 540 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #540 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD is a small sport utility vehicle powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 25 MPG, with 23 MPG city and 28 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,700, while tailpipe emissions measure 353 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- Four-wheel-drive SUV layout
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Automatic AV-S6 transmission
- 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- 25 MPG combined rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2,700
- 353 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who want a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive Mixed city and highway driving Buyers budgeting around a 25 MPG combined rating
Choose the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD if four-wheel drive is central to your SUV decision and 25 combined MPG works for your budget. The 2.4-liter engine and automatic gearbox keep the setup straightforward, while the EPA figures set realistic expectations: 23 MPG around town, 28 MPG on the highway and $2,700 in estimated annual fuel expense. Consider its emissions figure of 353 grams per mile alongside those running costs before deciding.
What it is
This 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a gasoline SUV in the EPA small sport utility vehicle 4WD class. It uses four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic AV-S6 transmission.
The numbers
The figure to plan around is 25 combined MPG. EPA city mileage is 23 MPG, and highway mileage is 28 MPG. That five-MPG spread shows how driving conditions change its fuel use.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $2,700 in annual fuel cost. Tailpipe emissions are 353 grams of CO2 per mile. Those figures describe the gasoline expense and emissions tied to its official fuel-economy ratings.
How it compares
Use 25 combined MPG as the starting point when weighing this SUV against other Mitsubishi cars. Its 23 city and 28 highway ratings also give separate benchmarks for urban and longer-distance driving.
Who it suits
This Outlander Sport suits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive and needs a clear expectation of 25 MPG combined fuel economy. It also fits drivers who split time between city streets and highways.
Trade-offs
The highway rating is higher than the city rating, but the combined result remains 25 MPG. The estimated $2,700 yearly fuel bill and 353 grams of CO2 per mile are part of choosing this gasoline powertrain.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD if four-wheel drive is central to your SUV decision and 25 combined MPG works for your budget. The 2.4-liter engine and automatic gearbox keep the setup straightforward, while the EPA figures set realistic expectations: 23 MPG around town, 28 MPG on the highway and $2,700 in estimated annual fuel expense. Consider its emissions figure of 353 grams per mile alongside those running costs before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 353 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
EPA rates it at 23 MPG city and 28 MPG highway.
How much fuel does it cost to run each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,700.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic AV-S6 transmission.
Does the Outlander Sport 4WD have four-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drivetrain is four-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 353 grams per mile.
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