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1988 Plymouth Horizon MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Plymouth Horizon is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #22 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Plymouth Horizon's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1988 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Chevrolet Nova29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Mercury Tracer27 MPG $1,722
  5. 5Mazda 32327 MPG $1,722
  6. 22Plymouth Horizon25 MPG $1,860
  7. 47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1988 HorizonOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Horizon MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Horizon
Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Horizon
Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Plymouth Horizon?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Plymouth Horizon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Plymouth Horizon?

The 1988 Plymouth Horizon's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Plymouth Horizon per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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