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1988 Mitsubishi Mirage MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 31 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 29 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #12 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3514.96.7
Combined3113.27.6

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. 12Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 MirageOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Mirage MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Mirage		 Gas 29 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Mirage		 Gas 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Mirage Wagon		 Gas 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Mirage		 Gas 25 MPG 29 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Mirage		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Mirage Wagon		 Gas 24 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Mirage		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
81 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
287 g/mi

1988 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Colt 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Colt 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tercel 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Tercel saves $91/yr vs Hyundai Excel 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Mirage saves $161/yr vs Pontiac Sunburst 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sunburst saves $91/yr vs Daihatsu Charade 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Charade saves $132/yr vs Pontiac Firefly 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Firefly saves $308/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 22 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage per year?

About $1,500 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.00 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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