2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse (20–24 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.4 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800–$4,100
- Configurations
- 12
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25–26 | 20–21 | $3,900–$4,100 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–21 | 24–29 | 20–24 | $2,800–$3,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Eclipse | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Eclipse Spyder | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Eclipse Spyder | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Eclipse Spyder | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse Spyder | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
According to EPA data, the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is rated at 20–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,800 to $4,100.