1989 Mitsubishi Starion Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion (18 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.6 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$10,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20–22 | 18 | $4,550 | — |
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 | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starion | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| Starion | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion?
According to EPA data, the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion is rated at 18 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $4,550.
How much will the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$10,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).