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1988 Mitsubishi Precis MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Mitsubishi Precis is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 28 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 24 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #16 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Mitsubishi Precis's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2811.98.4

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. 16Mitsubishi Precis28 MPG $1,661
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 PrecisOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Precis MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Precis
Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Precis
Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Precis
Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
82 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis?

Up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 26 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis?

The 1988 Mitsubishi Precis's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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