Mitsubishi Mirage third generation
The Mitsubishi Mirage third generation (1988–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States.
Model codes: C50 · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 3,950–4,320 mm |
| Width | – | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,385–2,455 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 311–793 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,294–2,379 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
100 complaints for model years 1988–1992. 7 crashes · 8 fires · 6 injuries
- Seat belts 43
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 15 versions of the Mitsubishi Mirage third generation
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United States 15 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1991–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1990–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 1991–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1990–1992(FFS) · (DOHC) (FFS) · DOHC (FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1991–1992(DOHC) (FFS) · DOHC (FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 197–205 g/km |
| 1990(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS) fuel injection, SIL · (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1989(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 1989(FFS,TRBO) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1988(FFS) 2 barrel carb | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1988(FFS), SIL | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 178 g/km |
| 1988(FFS) fuel injection | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.