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1988 Nissan Van MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Nissan Van is a van offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 25 vans 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 $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #6 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Nissan Van's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1988 Vans

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  1. 1GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Van20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4Ford Aerostar Van18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Chevrolet Astro Passenger18 MPG $2,583
  6. 6Nissan Van18 MPG $2,583
  7. 25Chevrolet Sport Van13 MPG $3,577
1988 VanOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Van MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Van (cargo)		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Van (cargo)		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Van (passenger)		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1988 Nissan Van vs. rivals

vs Ford Aerostar Van 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Van 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Van saves $152/yr vs Mitsubishi Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Van saves $152/yr vs Toyota Van 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Van saves $258/yr vs GMC Safari 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Safari saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Cargo saves $470/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Nissan Van?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Nissan Van use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1988 Nissan Van's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

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

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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