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1988 Nissan 200SX MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Nissan 200SX is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #36 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Nissan 200SX's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

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. 36Nissan 200SX22 MPG $2,114
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 200SXOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

200SX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
200SX
Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
200SX
Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
200SX
Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
200SX
Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
78 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Nissan 200SX?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Nissan 200SX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Nissan 200SX?

The 1988 Nissan 200SX's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Nissan 200SX per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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