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1988 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Nissan Pathfinder is a special purpose vehicle offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 34 special purpose vehicles rated for 1988, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #14 of 34 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway177.213.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1988 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Subaru Justy33 MPG $1,409
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  6. 14Nissan Pathfinder16 MPG $2,906
  7. 34Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1988 PathfinderOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $3,003/yr

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

Pathfinder MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1988 Nissan Pathfinder vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Raider 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Eagle Wagon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Wrangler 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr vs Grumman Allied Industries LLV 17 MPG · $2,735/yr LLV saves $171/yr vs Ford Bronco 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Cadillac Commercial Chassis 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Commercial Chassis saves $171/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 1988 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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