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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid is rated at 27 MPG combined, tied for 22nd of 90 standard SUVs, in the top quarter.
- 27MPG combinedtied 22nd of 90 in class
- $2,500a year in fuel22nd of 90 in class
- 97g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the plug-in hybrid models of its class it is tied for first of 9 plug-in hybrid standard SUVs, in the top quarter. The median of that narrower group is 23 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs together.
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 9th of 29 plug-in hybrid models, in the upper half.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid at 34 MPG and just behind it is the Mazda CX-70 Plug-in hybrid at 26 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $2,500 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $875 less than the standard SUVs median of $3,375, which makes it 22nd of 90 standard SUVs, in the top quarter, ahead of 76% of the others.
Tailpipe CO2 is 97 g/mile, 290 g/mile below the standard SUVs median of 387.
Rated versions
City and highway ratings are the same, 27. The data lists one version for 2026: Outlander PHEV: 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (A1), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander PHEV: 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (A1), AWD | 27 | 27 | 27 | $2,500 | 97 | 44 |
Year by year
The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 2 MPG, from 25 to 27. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,500 in the latest data against $2,700 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 27 | 27 | $2,500 | 97 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $2,600 | 115 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $2,600 | 115 | 22 |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $2,600 | 115 | 21 |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $2,600 | 165 | 21 |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $2,600 | 165 | 20.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 | 25 | $2,700 | 174 | 21 |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 | 25 | $2,700 | 174 | 21 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus TX Hybrid | Hybrid | 27 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| BMW X5 Hybrid | Hybrid | 25 | $3,300 | 2026 |
| Mazda CX-90 Hybrid | Hybrid | 25 | $2,700 | 2026 |
| Ford Explorer | Gasoline | 24 | $2,800 | 2026 |
| Infiniti QX60 | Gasoline | 24 | $3,400 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Mazda CX-70 Plug-in hybrid 26 MPG, $3,150 a year, 1 version, last rated 2026
- Volvo XC90 Plug-in hybrid 27 MPG, $3,050 a year, 1 version, last rated 2026
Compare and rank
Rankings: Standard SUVs, Plug-in hybrid, Mitsubishi, Plug-in hybrid standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.