1985 Mitsubishi Galant

US · Compact Cars

The 1985 Mitsubishi Galant is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 2.4L 4-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.4L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 2.4L 4-cylinder (FFS)

Combined Economy

21 MPG US (11.2 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

4-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 2.4L 4-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement	2.4 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

88E023000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED ON LOWER SIDE OF MUFFLER INSTEAD OF THE UPPER SIDE.
Remedy: A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER.
Reported September 19, 1988. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1986 Mitsubishi Galant
Gasoline
2.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant have?

Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder ((CAL)(FFS)), 2.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.