DecodedCarsMitsubishi Diamante
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2005 Diamante in brief
The 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante is a midsize car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), 13% worse than the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mitsubishi Diamante has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
2005 Diamante pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 22 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 13% below the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Diamante
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Accord | 28 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →