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Mitsubishi Cordia MPG
EPA fuel economy for 21 Mitsubishi Cordia trims sold from 1984 to 1988. Best ever: 25 MPG (1987 Cordia). Latest model year 1988: 22 to 24 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Mitsubishi Cordia fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia to fuel is the Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) costs $2,840, so the thriftier trim saves $240 a year and $1,200 over five years.
| 1988 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | cheapest |
| Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | +$240 |
| Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | +$240 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mitsubishi Cordia MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 24 | 21 | 29 | Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1987 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1986 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1985 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 1984 | 25 | 23 | 30 | Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
Every Mitsubishi Cordia trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1988 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1988 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1987 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1987 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 1987 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1986 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1986 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 1986 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1985 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 1985 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 1985 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1984 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 | |
| 1984 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 25 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 | |
| 1984 | Cordia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 | |
| 1984 | Cordia | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1988 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Chevrolet Sprint | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1988 Pontiac Firefly | 39 | 36 | 44 |
| 1988 Suzuki Forsa | 39 | 36 | 44 |
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 35 | 33 | 39 |
| 1988 Daihatsu Charade | 34 | 32 | 38 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum | 33 | 31 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mitsubishi Cordia?
The most efficient Mitsubishi Cordia the EPA has rated is the 1987 Cordia at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 29 highway).
What MPG does the 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia get?
1988 Mitsubishi Cordia trims range from 22 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Mitsubishi Cordia has the worst fuel economy?
The 1988 Cordia is the lowest rated at 22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mitsubishi Cordia for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia to fuel is the Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Cordia, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) costs $2,840, so the thriftier trim saves $240 a year and $1,200 over five years.
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