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1988 Daihatsu Charade MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Daihatsu Charade is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (32 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 32 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #5 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Daihatsu Charade's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3213.67.4
Highway3816.26.2
Combined3414.56.9

How it ranks among 1988 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 CharadeOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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Charade MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charade
Gas 32 MPG 38 MPG 34 MPG — $1,368

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.0L 3-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
261 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Daihatsu Charade?

Up to 34 MPG combined (32 city / 38 highway).

What fuel does the 1988 Daihatsu Charade use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Daihatsu Charade?

The 1988 Daihatsu Charade's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Daihatsu Charade per year?

About $1,368 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.12 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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