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1988 Ford Taurus MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Ford Taurus is a midsize car offered in 7 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 18 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 37 midsize 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 $1,938 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 #6 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Ford Taurus'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. 6Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  7. 37Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1988 TaurusOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Taurus MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Taurus		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Taurus		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus Wagon V6 A/C		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus Wagon V6 A/C		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus Wagon V6 A/C		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
100 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1988 Ford Taurus vs. rivals

vs Mazda 626/MX-6 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Eagle Renault Medallion 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Renault Medallion saves $78/yr vs Buick Century 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Celebrity 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 Dodge Dynasty 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Taurus saves $176/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Ford Taurus?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Ford Taurus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Ford Taurus?

The 1988 Ford Taurus'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 Ford Taurus 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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