2020 Mitsubishi

Mirage

Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L

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Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 78
Power to weight: 0.038 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.76
Cyl: 3EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 43 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂: 228 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score: 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG: 37.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.4 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 150 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,072 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 86 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol: 17 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: No
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

22 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Feb 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECH TALK 290
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Jul 24, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYTECH TALK 287
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Oct 21, 2024STEERINGTSB-24-37-003
Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt changes for the steering column shaft disassembly and assembly sections of the applicable service manuals.
Aug 7, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYTECH TALK 281
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Mar 29, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTECH TALK 279
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Jan 29, 2024STEERINGTIN21-37-001REV3
This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-center concerns.
Jul 21, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALDEALER LETTER
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Apr 24, 2023STRUCTURETSB-23-00-004
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
and 14 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.