Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Mazda RX-8 MPG

Chart is based on 460 fuel economy reports for the Mitsubishi Outlander and 202 fuel economy reports for the Mazda RX-8.

Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr SUV 117-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 1-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	0	50	50	100	85.9
2016	4dr SUV 224-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	19	3	72	61	22.3
2012	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	15	5	10	70	70	25.1
2011	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	47	9	45	75	26.3
2011	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	20	20	60	100	22.6
2010	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	flat	light	none	13	13	20	54	63	23.8
2010	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	hills	med	light	28	25	13	35	90	19.7
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2009	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	hills	light	light	5	37	10	48	93	21.6
2009	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	15	50	25	10	100	23.5
2009	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	flat	med	light	0	0	56	44	85	23.3
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD	flat	lead	hvy	25	65	10	0	0	21.0
2008	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	25	2	72	65	26.0
2008	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	hills	med	none	5	32	12	52	113	23.5
2008	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	8	13	37	42	73	24.0
2008	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	flat	light	none	0	10	20	70	65	27.3
2008	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	flat	med	light	15	18	13	55	120	27.8
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	23	47	30	85	23.1
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	hills	light	light	8	20	23	48	73	23.1
2006	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	20	30	45	75	20.2
2006	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	1	23	15	61	75	21.8
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	4	9	35	52	100	22.4
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	30	0	65	100	16.8
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	18	17	64	60	26.9
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	0	30	70	65	22.2

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Mazda RX-8 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	1	22	22	55	74	17.1
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	2	16	29	53	68	17.5
2008	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	3	16	15	67	72	20.9
2007	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	5	14	48	33	79	18.4
2007	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	15	24	10	51	78	22.5
2006	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	9	10	13	67	66	19.1
2006	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	28	65	3	60	17.3
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2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	6	16	18	60	77	18.6
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	7	25	24	44	77	17.5
2004	4dr Coupe 197-horsepower 1.3L R2 4-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	42	12	23	23	70	17.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The 2014 redesign reduced the Kia Sorento V6 AWD's EPA figures from 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway to 18/24.The Outlander GT goes farther on a gallon of gas, especially on the highway: 20/28. Among three-row AWD crossovers, you won't find better fuel economy ratings (though the larger, more powerful Acura MDX comes close with 18/27). Before you start calculating your fuel cost savings, though, consider that premium unleaded is recommended in the Mitsubishi, but not the Kia. The EPA figures assume that the AWD system is in its normal mode. You can also select an eco mode that more completely disengages the rear wheels. In either mode they'll be engaged if the front's slip. You can also select a snow mode or instruct the system to constantly engage the rear wheels. In real-world driving, the trip computer reported low 20s in typical suburban driving, but as high as 30 in Eco mode with a warmed-up engine, a feather-light right foot, and a healthy distance between red lights. On a 70-mph highway, the two-way average was 25.5. At speeds over 60 crossovers often have trouble achieving their EPA highway ratings. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	have not been to impressed with fuel econemy for a little 4cyl i was expecting it to use little fuel while on highway runs but this was not the case gets the same fuel economy as my old 6cyl sedan did. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2010	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I got 18-23 in the city,and 25-31 highway, very good for a v6. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2008	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	22.45 mpg US on the first measured tank included much small town, considerable city, and moderate highway driving, plus a long climb up to a lake 2250 feet above us. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Low fuel economy compare to other in the same category see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	One of the leading incentives to buy. Cruising at 55-60, 30MPG is extremely reasonable. We cruise the interstates at 70-73 and get 27 in the summer and 24 in the winter (gas blending may be cause of differences) see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Averaging 25.1mpg see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I was always surprised at the great mileage I got. Routinely I got 23-25 MPG city and 28-31 highway. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	One of the big downsides of the rotary is truly horrendous fuel economy. When the RX-8 first came out in the early 2000s, its mileage ratings of 16/22 city/highway mpg (stick shift) were just barely acceptable, but there days, with many crossovers hitting more than 30 mpg on the highway, those figures are truly atrocious, especially given respectable but certainly not neck-snapping power. Futhermore, it takes premium. If you're using the RX-8 as it commuter, fuel costs will add up quickly. In my predominantly around-town driving, I typically average between 16-17 mpg. My highest recorded average was 20 mpg on a highway trip at speeds around 75 mph. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2007	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The EPA numbers are way low compared with my real-world experience. The window sticker showed 18/25 and I have never seen less than 23 with my 40/60 city/highway commute. I think Mazda should develop a lean-burn economy cruise mode for this car. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2006	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Lite bit to high consumption when I drive it in normal speed. On full woot its ok. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Worst fuel economy in its class. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Not that bad for what it is, but it seems to me that Mazda's Sky Active technology could help the city mileage. It just needs more R&D. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	At 16 m.p.g. on premium grade these days it could be cheaper to take a taxi. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	For a small engine displacement and a relatively light vehicle weight, the gas mileage is weak. I usualy get around 19mpg, and that does not realy matter if I am doing all city or all highway driving. I think the real problem is in the sixth gear it isnt much different than fifth gear so it does not provide good fuel economy. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	For a car with a 1.9 liter engine I would have expected better than 16-19 MPG. Get your foot into it and the numbers fall drastically. Otherwise I loved that car. It just got too small with a newborn and a big dog. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	I gets 20MPG no matter what I do. Running around 20. 1/2 highway 20. All the highway all day 25-26. I think that it could do better. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	16-18MPG city, 24MPG highway see full Mazda RX-8 review