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2004Midsize CarsPremium

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

EPA ID: 19790

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City MPG

Combined MPG

19MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant achieves an EPA-estimated 19 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s4), this midsize cars features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2004 Galant produces approximately 468 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Galant has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,650, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $7,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars

Fuel TypePremium

Engine3.8L 6-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (S4)

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions468 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,650

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $7,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

19.9

Impact vs EPA

$-120

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$647/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,000

41.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$13,816

35.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$8,600

22.2%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.0%

Total 5-Year Cost$38,816

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #08V276000·2008-09-02

critical

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

93.5 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 116 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 7.8 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.