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2021Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDRegular

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD

EPA ID: 43477

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City MPG

Combined MPG

26MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD achieves an EPA-estimated 26 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 23 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (av-s6), this small sport utility vehicle 4wd features 4-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2021 Outlander Sport 4WD produces approximately 344 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 Outlander Sport 4WD performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,300, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $750 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 ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Drive Type4-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions344 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,300

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $750

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

25.4

Impact vs EPA

+$51

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$530/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

$13,860

43.6%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$10,096

31.7%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

23.4%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.3%

Total 5-Year Cost$31,815

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #22V563000·2022-08-24

critical

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

68.8 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 85 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.7 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.