1988 · Midsize Car · Gas

1988 Chevrolet Celebrity MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1988, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #8 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1988 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Lancer25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Eagle Renault Medallion25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
  6. 8Chevrolet Celebrity24 MPG $1,938
  7. 37Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1988 CelebrityOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Celebrity MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Celebrity		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celebrity		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celebrity		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celebrity Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Celebrity		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celebrity Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1988 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. rivals

vs Buick Century 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac 6000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Taurus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 626/MX-6 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge 600 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $84/yr vs Plymouth Caravelle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $84/yr vs Dodge Aries 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Aries saves $78/yr vs Dodge Lancer 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $78/yr vs Plymouth Reliant 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Eagle Renault Medallion 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Renault Medallion saves $78/yr vs Dodge Dynasty 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Celebrity saves $176/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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