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1988 Mercury Sable MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Mercury Sable is a wagon offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 12 wagons 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 $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 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 #6 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Mercury Sable's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2711.58.7
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1988 Wagons

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  1. 1Subaru Wagon24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Dacia Station Wagon23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Buick Century Wagon22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Chrysler Town and Country22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6Mercury Sable21 MPG $2,214
  7. 12CX Automotive Cxestate19 MPG $3,118
1988 SableOther wagonsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

Sable MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sable		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sable		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sable Wagon V6 A/C		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sable Wagon V6 A/C		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sable Wagon V6 A/C		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
100 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1988 Mercury Sable vs. rivals

vs Buick Century Wagon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Century Wagon saves $101/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $101/yr vs Chrysler Town and Country 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Town and Country saves $101/yr vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Wagon 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Sable saves $233/yr vs Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sable saves $369/yr vs Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sable saves $369/yr vs Pontiac Safari 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sable saves $369/yr vs Subaru Wagon 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Wagon saves $277/yr vs CX Automotive Cxestate 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Sable saves $904/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Mercury Sable?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Mercury Sable use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Mercury Sable?

The 1988 Mercury Sable's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Mercury Sable 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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