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1988 Subaru Sedan MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Subaru Sedan is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 19th 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 · 29 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 #19 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Subaru Sedan'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 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
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. 19Subaru Sedan25 MPG $1,860
  7. 47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1988 SedanOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Sedan MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sedan/3 Door		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sedan/3 Door		 Gas 22 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sedan/3 Door 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Sedan/3Door 4WD Turbo		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sedan/3 Door 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 22 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Sedan/3 Door		 Gas 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Sedan/3Door 4WD Turbo		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1988 Subaru Sedan vs. rivals

vs Ford Laser 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sedan saves $78/yr vs Dodge Omni 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Horizon 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 323 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 323 saves $138/yr vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sedan saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Subaru Sedan?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Subaru Sedan use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Subaru Sedan?

The 1988 Subaru Sedan'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 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Subaru Sedan 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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