1988 cars: fuel economy of every model

All 282 EPA-rated 1988 model lines, each in its most efficient configuration. The median gas or hybrid model is rated 20 MPG; the best reaches 47 MPG (Chevrolet Sprint).

Model lines282EPA-rated for 1988
Median combined20 MPGgas & hybrid lines
Hybrid & plug-in10% of lines
Electric00% of lines

How 1988 models spread out

Number of gas & hybrid model lines by combined MPG
6121824303642

Combined MPG, 2-MPG bins. EVs and plug-in hybrids are rated in MPGe and appear in the table below. Hover a column for counts.

1988 rankings

All 1988 models by fuel cost

Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 47 MPG — $989
Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 44 MPG — $1,057
Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
Suzuki Forsa Subcompact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
Ford Festiva Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
Daihatsu Charade Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
Subaru Justy Special Purpose VehicleGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Isuzu I-Mark Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Chevrolet Spectrum Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Pontiac Sunburst Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Ford Escort Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Pontiac Lemans Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
Chevrolet Nova Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Ford EXP Two-SeaterGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Mitsubishi Precis Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Mercury Tracer Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Pontiac Sunbird Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Mazda 323 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Buick Skyhawk Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Oldsmobile Firenza Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Honda Accord Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Pontiac Grand Am Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Nissan Pulsar NX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Yugo GV/GVX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Volkswagen Jetta Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Toyota Camry Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Suzuki Samurai Special Purpose VehicleGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Toyota MR2 Two-SeaterGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Acura Integra Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Chrysler LeBaron Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Buick Skylark Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Chevrolet Beretta Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Chevrolet Corsica Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Shadow Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Subaru Hatchback Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Subaru Sedan Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Subaru XT Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Ford Laser Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Omni Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Plymouth Horizon Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Aries Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Lancer Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Plymouth Reliant Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Pontiac Fiero Two-SeaterGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Plymouth Sundance Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Eagle Renault Medallion Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Buick Century Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Ford Taurus Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Ford Mustang Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Ford Tempo Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mercury Topaz Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Subaru Wagon WagonGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mitsubishi Cordia Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mitsubishi Tredia Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Chevrolet Celebrity Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Pontiac 6000 Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Volkswagen Fox Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mazda 626/MX-6 Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Eagle Premier Large CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 28 MPG — $1,982
Chevrolet S10 Pickup Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dodge Ram 50 Pickup Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Mitsubishi Truck Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Ford Ranger Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dodge Daytona Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dodge 600 Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Plymouth Caravelle Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
GMC S15 Pickup Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Volkswagen Cabriolet Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dacia Coupe Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dacia Sedan Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dacia Station Wagon WagonGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Volvo 240 Compact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Dodge Dynasty Midsize CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Buick Century Wagon WagonGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser WagonGas 22 MPG — $2,114
GMC Safari VanGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Dodge Dakota Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Toyota Truck/T100 Small PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Chevrolet Blazer Special Purpose VehicleGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Chevrolet Astro Cargo VanGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Chrysler Town and Country WagonGas 22 MPG — $2,114
GMC Jimmy Special Purpose VehicleGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Audi 80/90 Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Honda Prelude Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Nissan 200SX Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Nissan Stanza Compact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Bertone X1/9 Two-SeaterGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Volkswagen Scirocco Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Volvo 740/760 Midsize CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Alfa Romeo Spider Two-SeaterGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Buick Regal Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Ford Thunderbird Compact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Mercury Cougar Compact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Mercury Sable WagonGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Pontiac Grand Prix Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Saab 9000 Large CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Nissan Truck Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Jeep Cherokee Special Purpose VehicleGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Special Purpose VehicleGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Special Purpose VehicleGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Saab 900 Compact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Isuzu Impulse Subcompact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Cadillac Cimarron Compact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Mitsubishi Space Wagon WagonGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Jeep Comanche Full-Size PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Porsche 924 Subcompact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van Special Purpose VehicleGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Buick Riviera Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Oldsmobile Toronado Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Buick LeSabre Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet Caprice Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Pontiac Bonneville Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Isuzu Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Toyota Van VanGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Mazda B Pickup Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
BMW 3 Series Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet Camaro Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
GMC Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Audi 5000 Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Buick Electra/Park Avenue Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Panther Car Company Limited Kallista Two-SeaterGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Porsche 944 Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Merkur XR4Ti Compact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Ford Courier Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Oldsmobile Delta 88 Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Buick Reatta Two-SeaterGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight/Touring Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Nissan Maxima Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mazda 929 Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
BMW 5 Series Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Toyota 4Runner Special Purpose VehicleGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Nissan 300ZX Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Acura Legend Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Ford Bronco II Special Purpose VehicleGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Peugeot 505 Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Volkswagen Quantum Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Sterling 825 Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Wagon WagonGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Sterling 827 Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Chrysler New Yorker/5th Avenue Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T Two-SeaterGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Ford LTD Crown Victoria Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Lincoln Continental Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mercury Grand Marquis Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Lincoln Town Car Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Ford Aerostar Van VanGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet Astro Passenger VanGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mazda RX-7 Two-SeaterGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Jaguar XJ Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mitsubishi Galant Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Lincoln Mark VII Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Alfa Romeo Milano Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Cadillac Brougham Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Pontiac Safari WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Nissan Van VanGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mitsubishi Van VanGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Merkur Scorpio Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Cadillac Eldorado Midsize CarGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Cadillac Seville Midsize CarGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Cadillac Fleetwood Large CarGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Ford Aerostar Wagon VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Jeep Wrangler Special Purpose VehicleGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Cadillac Commercial Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Cadillac DeVille Large CarGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet C10 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet C20 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Mitsubishi Wagon VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Grumman Allied Industries LLV Special Purpose VehicleGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Mercedes-Benz 190 Subcompact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,821
BMW 7 Series Midsize CarGas 16 MPG — $2,906
GMC Rally VanGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Ford F150 Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Volkswagen Vanagon VanGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet G10/20 Van VanGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet G30 Van VanGas 16 MPG — $2,906
GMC Vandura VanGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Nissan Pathfinder Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Mitsubishi Montero Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet K10 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet K20 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Volvo 780 Compact CarGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Dodge Raider Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Eagle Wagon Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel VanDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
GMC Vandura Diesel VanDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
GMC Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
Chrysler New Yorker Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
GMC Rally Diesel VanDiesel 18 MPG — $3,083
Dodge B150/B250 Wagon VanGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Dodge D100/D150 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Dodge D250 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford F250 Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Dodge B150/B250 Van VanGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford E150 Econoline VanGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford Bronco Special Purpose VehicleGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Isuzu Trooper Special Purpose VehicleGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Jeep J-10 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
BMW 6 Series Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,100
CCC Engineering Duntov GT Large CarGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Aurora Cars Ltd Aurora Two-SeaterGas 15 MPG — $3,100
JBA Motorcars, Inc. W-126/4 Series Large CarGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Porsche 911 Subcompact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Chrysler QC Car Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $3,118
CX Automotive CX Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Mercedes-Benz 260 Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Maserati Q Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $3,118
CX Automotive Cxestate WagonGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
GMC Suburban Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
GMC Jimmy Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Mercedes-Benz 300 Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Chevrolet Corvette Two-SeaterGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Lotus Esprit Two-SeaterGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Toyota Supra Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Chrysler Newport/Fifth Avenue Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Dodge Diplomat Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Plymouth Gran Fury Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Mitsubishi Starion Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Toyota Cressida Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Chrysler Conquest Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Ford E150 Club Wagon VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Dodge B350 Van VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Dodge Ramcharger Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Toyota Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
GMC S15 Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Cadillac Allante Two-SeaterGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Dodge B350 Wagon VanGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Chevrolet Suburban Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Ford E250 Econoline VanGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Chevrolet Sport Van VanGas 13 MPG — $3,577
GMC Suburban Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Jaguar XJS Two-SeaterGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB Two-SeaterGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Ferrari 3.2 Mondial/Cabriolet Subcompact CarGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Porsche 928 Subcompact CarGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Dodge W100/W150 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 12 MPG — $3,875
Dodge W250 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 12 MPG — $3,875
Toyota Land Cruiser Special Purpose VehicleGas 12 MPG — $3,875
Mercedes-Benz 420 Midsize CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Ferrari Testarossa Two-SeaterGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Special Purpose VehicleGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Jeep J-20 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Mercedes-Benz 560 Compact CarGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Land Rover Range Rover Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $4,558
RUF Ruf Two-SeaterGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Subcompact CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Aston Martin Lagonda Subcompact CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante Subcompact CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Large CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne Midsize CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur Midsize CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Lamborghini Countach Two-SeaterGas 7 MPG — $8,464

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