Petrol · 1996–2002
Mitsubishi Legnum
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mitsubishi Legnum. By the official figures, the 2002 uses 9.9 L/100km: 29 mpg UK, 24 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 9.9 L/100km
- 2002 official
- UK mpg
- 29 mpg
- US mpg
- 24 mpg
- On a full tank
- 658 km
- 65 L tank
What a Legnum costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $29.05 per 100 km | $3,195 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $23.81 per 100 km | $2,643 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £27.73 per 100 miles | £1,941 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.29 per 100 miles | $2,469 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
EC (Legnum), 1996–2020
Specs for the 2.5 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- EC (Legnum)
- Built
- 1996-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 65 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Mitsubishi Legnum questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mitsubishi Legnum?
The 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum uses 9.9 L/100km by its official figures: 29 mpg in UK gallons and 24 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mitsubishi Legnum cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,195 in New Zealand, $2,643 in Australia, £1,941 in United Kingdom, $2,469 in United States.
How far does a Mitsubishi Legnum go on a full tank?
About 658 km (409 miles) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.
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