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1988 Plymouth Reliant MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Plymouth Reliant is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1988, it ranks 3rd 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 · 30 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 #3 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1988 Plymouth Reliant'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 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 1988 Midsize Cars

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1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Lancer25 MPG $1,860
3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
4Eagle Renault Medallion25 MPG $1,860
5Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
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37Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167

1988 ReliantOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Reliant MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Reliant	Gas	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Reliant Wagon	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Reliant	Gas	22 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Reliant Wagon	Gas	21 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Reliant	Gas	20 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Reliant Wagon	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 355 g/mi

1988 Plymouth Reliant vs. rivals

vs Dodge Aries 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Lancer 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Pontiac 6000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Buick Century 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Celebrity 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Dodge 600 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Reliant saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Plymouth Reliant?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Plymouth Reliant use?

Regular gasoline.

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