1988 · Wagon · Gas

1988 Subaru Wagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Subaru Wagon is a wagon offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 12 wagons rated for 1988, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

Compare
Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #1 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

Your mileage and prices are saved and used across the site.

Fuel average

The 1988 Subaru Wagon's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1988 Wagons

Full class ranking →
  1. 1Subaru Wagon24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Dacia Station Wagon23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Buick Century Wagon22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Chrysler Town and Country22 MPG $2,114
  6. 12CX Automotive Cxestate19 MPG $3,118
1988 WagonOther wagonsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

Wagon MPG across model years

Full history →

7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wagon		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Wagon		 Gas 22 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wagon 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Wagon 4WD Turbo		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Wagon 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 21 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Wagon		 Gas 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Wagon 4WD Turbo		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
35 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1988 Subaru Wagon vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Wagon saves $277/yr vs Chrysler Town and Country 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $176/yr vs Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Wagon 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Wagon saves $510/yr vs Buick Century Wagon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $176/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $176/yr vs Mercury Sable 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Wagon saves $277/yr vs Dacia Station Wagon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Wagon saves $84/yr

Compare the 1988 Wagon

With any other car from any year, including other Wagon model years. Type a year to jump, e.g. "2015 Accord".

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Subaru Wagon?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Subaru Wagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Subaru Wagon?

The 1988 Subaru Wagon's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Subaru Wagon per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

Keep exploring