1988 · Compact Car · Gas

1988 Pontiac Lemans MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Pontiac Lemans is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 30 MPG. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1988 #2 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1988 Pontiac Lemans's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	36	15.3	6.5
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 1988 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
3Chevrolet Nova29 MPG $1,603
4Mercury Tracer27 MPG $1,722
5Mazda 32327 MPG $1,722
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47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232

1988 LemansOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Lemans MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lemans	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Lemans	Gas	26 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Lemans	Gas	23 MPG	29 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Lemans	Gas	21 MPG	27 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mi

1988 Pontiac Lemans vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Nova 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Lemans saves $53/yr vs Mazda 323 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Lemans saves $172/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lemans saves $238/yr vs Mercury Tracer 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Lemans saves $172/yr vs Buick Skyhawk 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Lemans saves $172/yr vs Oldsmobile Firenza 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Lemans saves $172/yr vs Ford Escort 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Escort saves $97/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Pontiac Lemans?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 24 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Pontiac Lemans use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Pontiac Lemans?