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1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon is a wagon with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 12 wagons rated for 1988, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #9 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway229.410.7
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1988 Wagons

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  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. 9Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon18 MPG $2,583
  7. 12CX Automotive Cxestate19 MPG $3,118
1988 LeSabre/Electra WagonOther wagonsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

LeSabre/Electra Wagon MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
LeSabre/Electra Wagon
Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
110 cu ft
Cargo volume
50 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway).

What fuel does the 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon?

The 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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