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1988 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is a special purpose vehicle offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 13 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 34 special purpose vehicles rated for 1988, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,577 a year to fuel.

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Combined 13 MPG 11 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,577 15,000 mi/yr · $23.85 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1988 #29 of 34 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1988 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	11	4.7	21.4
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	13	5.5	18.1

How it ranks among 1988 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Subaru Justy33 MPG $1,409
2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
3Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
4GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
5Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
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29Chevrolet Suburban13 MPG $3,577
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34Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558

1988 SuburbanOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $3,003/yr

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

Suburban MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R10 Suburban 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	17 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic V10 Suburban 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V10 Suburban 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 684 g/mi

1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs GMC Suburban 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Ramcharger 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Ramcharger saves $255/yr vs Toyota Cab Chassis 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Cab Chassis saves $255/yr vs GMC S15 Cab Chassis 14 MPG · $3,321/yr S15 Cab Chassis saves $255/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 12 MPG · $3,875/yr Suburban saves $298/yr vs GMC Suburban Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Suburban Diesel saves $312/yr vs Dodge D250 Cab Chassis 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Suburban saves $650/yr vs Jeep Grand Wagoneer 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Suburban saves $650/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Suburban Diesel saves $312/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 13 MPG · $4,558/yr Suburban saves $981/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 11 to 13 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

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