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1988 Buick Skyhawk MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Buick Skyhawk is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 27 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 23 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #6 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Buick Skyhawk's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 1988 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Chevrolet Nova29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Mercury Tracer27 MPG $1,722
  5. 5Mazda 32327 MPG $1,722
  6. 6Buick Skyhawk27 MPG $1,722
  7. 47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1988 SkyhawkOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Skyhawk MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Skyhawk		 Gas 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Skyhawk		 Gas 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Skyhawk		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Skyhawk		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Skyhawk Wagon		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

1988 Buick Skyhawk vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Firenza 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $66/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $66/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $66/yr vs Mazda 323 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $66/yr vs Mercury Tracer 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Lemans 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lemans saves $172/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Buick Skyhawk?

Up to 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 24 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Buick Skyhawk use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Buick Skyhawk?

The 1988 Buick Skyhawk's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Buick Skyhawk per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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