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1988 Chevrolet Camaro MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is a subcompact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #41 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1988 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 41Chevrolet Camaro20 MPG $2,325
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 CamaroOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Camaro MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camaro		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Daytona 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Daytona saves $303/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Tredia saves $387/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Impulse saves $111/yr vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $465/yr vs Ford Mustang 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Mustang saves $387/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro?

The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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