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Mitsubishi · model year 2027
2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 169 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #169 of 479 - 296 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #296 of 521 - 402 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #402 of 539 - 03 Mitsubishi cars
Every model year, newest first #3 of 1,149 - 397 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #397 of 1,362 - 547 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #547 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD is a small sport utility vehicle that runs on gasoline and sends power through four-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 25 MPG, with 23 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,700, while tailpipe emissions measure 353 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Four-wheel drive layout
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Automatic AV-S6 transmission
- 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- 25 MPG combined MPG
- $2,700 EPA annual fuel cost
- 353 g/mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive Highway users who can make use of the 28 MPG rating Buyers comparing compact Mitsubishi SUVs
Choose this Outlander Sport when a compact SUV shape and four-wheel drive matter more than minimizing gasoline use. Its automatic transmission and four-cylinder engine keep the mechanical layout conventional, while the EPA figures show a meaningful split between urban and highway travel. Budget around $2,700 each year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and compare the 25 MPG combined result with other SUVs before deciding.
What it is
This 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is an SUV classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. It uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an automatic AV-S6 transmission and four-wheel drive.
The figure to keep in mind is 25 combined MPG. That is the EPA's single blended estimate for city and highway use.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 23 MPG. Highway driving rises to 28 MPG, so steady open-road trips use less fuel than stop-and-go routes.
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 353 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates fuel for this Outlander Sport at $2,700 a year. That figure gives a straightforward budget reference for gasoline use; your actual bill changes with miles driven and local fuel prices.
How it compares
As a small 4WD SUV, its 25 combined MPG gives you a clear number to weigh against other vehicles in the fuel-efficient SUV list.
You can also place its 25 MPG rating alongside other Mitsubishi cars when four-wheel drive and SUV body style are part of your shortlist.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a buyer who wants a gasoline-powered Mitsubishi with four-wheel drive and accepts a 25 MPG combined rating.
It also fits drivers whose use includes highway miles, where the EPA estimate reaches 28 MPG.
Trade-offs
Four-wheel drive comes with a 23 MPG city rating and a $2,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. The gasoline powertrain also carries 353 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Highway efficiency is better at 28 MPG, but the combined figure remains 25 MPG for mixed driving.
Verdict
Choose this Outlander Sport when a compact SUV shape and four-wheel drive matter more than minimizing gasoline use. Its automatic transmission and four-cylinder engine keep the mechanical layout conventional, while the EPA figures show a meaningful split between urban and highway travel. Budget around $2,700 each year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and compare the 25 MPG combined result with other SUVs 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
- 2027
- 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 2027 Outlander Sport 4WD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
How does its city MPG compare with highway MPG?
It is rated at 23 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,700.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an automatic AV-S6 transmission.
Does the Outlander Sport 4WD use four-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is four-wheel drive.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
The tailpipe CO2 figure is 353 grams per mile.
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