1988 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1988 Cars

1988 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Combined MPG
  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG 47 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic44 MPG 44 MPG
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly39 MPG 39 MPG
  4. 4Suzuki Forsa39 MPG 39 MPG
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG 35 MPG
  6. 6Daihatsu Charade34 MPG 34 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Tercel33 MPG 33 MPG
  8. 8Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Chevrolet Spectrum33 MPG 33 MPG
  10. 10Pontiac Sunburst33 MPG 33 MPG
  11. 11Ford Escort32 MPG 32 MPG
  12. 12Plymouth Colt31 MPG 31 MPG
  13. 13Dodge Colt31 MPG 31 MPG
  14. 14Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG 31 MPG
  15. 15Pontiac Lemans30 MPG 30 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 47 MPG — $989
2Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 44 MPG — $1,057
3Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
4Suzuki Forsa Subcompact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
5Ford Festiva Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
6Daihatsu Charade Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
7Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
8Isuzu I-Mark Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Chevrolet Spectrum Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
10Pontiac Sunburst Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
11Ford Escort Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
12Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
13Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
14Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
15Pontiac Lemans Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
16Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
17Chevrolet Nova Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
18Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
19Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
20Ford EXP Two-SeaterGas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 28 MPG — $1,982
22Mitsubishi Precis Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
23Mercury Tracer Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
24Pontiac Sunbird Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
25Mazda 323 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
26Buick Skyhawk Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
27Oldsmobile Firenza Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
28Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
29Honda Accord Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
30Pontiac Grand Am Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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