Model year guide

1998 Mitsubishi Mirage

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1998 Mitsubishi Mirage at a glance

Combined25–31 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Mitsubishi Mirage MPG & running costs

Combined25–31 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,413
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$63 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,065
Fuel only$12,065
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles on record

Other Mitsubishi Mirage model years

1998 Mitsubishi Mirage — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

The 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.