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1988 Isuzu Impulse MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Isuzu Impulse is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #38 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Isuzu Impulse's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2510.69.4
Combined218.911.2

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. 38Isuzu Impulse21 MPG $2,214
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 ImpulseOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Impulse MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Impulse		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Impulse		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Impulse		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Impulse		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
77 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1988 Isuzu Impulse vs. rivals

vs Honda Prelude 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Prelude saves $101/yr vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 200SX saves $101/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cabriolet saves $193/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Scirocco saves $101/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cordia saves $277/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Fox saves $277/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Impulse saves $111/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Impulse saves $111/yr vs Mitsubishi Starion 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,077/yr vs Chrysler Conquest 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,077/yr vs Toyota Supra 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,077/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Isuzu Impulse?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Isuzu Impulse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Isuzu Impulse?

The 1988 Isuzu Impulse's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Isuzu Impulse per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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