1988 · Two-Seater · Gas

1988 Honda Civic MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Honda Civic is a two-seater offered in 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 44 MPG combined (41 city / 49 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 44 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 22 two-seaters rated for 1988, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,057 a year to fuel.

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Combined 44 MPG 41 MPG city · 49 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,057 15,000 mi/yr · $7.05 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #1 of 22 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Honda Civic's fuel average is 18.7 km/L (5.3 L/100 km), or 44 MPG combined: 17.4 km/L in the city and 20.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City4117.45.7
Highway4920.84.8
Combined4418.75.3

How it ranks among 1988 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic44 MPG $1,057
  2. 2Ford EXP28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Toyota MR225 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  6. 22Lamborghini Countach7 MPG $8,464
1988 CivicOther two-seatersClass median: $2,842/yr

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

Civic MPG across model years

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13 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic CRX HF		 Gas 41 MPG 49 MPG 44 MPG — $1,057
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic CRX HF		 Gas 37 MPG 47 MPG 41 MPG — $1,134
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic CRX		 Gas 29 MPG 35 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Civic		 Gas 30 MPG 35 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic		 Gas 28 MPG 34 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic		 Gas 28 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Civic CRX		 Gas 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic Wagon		 Gas 27 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic CRX		 Gas 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Civic		 Gas 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Civic		 Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Civic Wagon		 Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
4WD/AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Civic Wagon 4WD		 Gas 22 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
202 g/mi

1988 Honda Civic vs. rivals

vs Ford EXP 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Civic saves $604/yr vs Toyota MR2 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Civic saves $803/yr vs Pontiac Fiero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Civic saves $803/yr vs Bertone X1/9 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Civic saves $1,057/yr vs Panther Car Company Limited Kallista 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Civic saves $1,268/yr vs Buick Reatta 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Civic saves $1,268/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Honda Civic?

Up to 44 MPG combined (41 city / 49 highway); ratings range from 23 to 44 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Honda Civic use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Honda Civic?

The 1988 Honda Civic's fuel average is 18.7 km/L (5.3 L/100 km), or 44 MPG combined: 17.4 km/L in the city and 20.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Honda Civic per year?

About $1,057 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $7.05 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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