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1988 Subaru XT MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Subaru XT is a subcompact car offered in 6 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 19 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 24th 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 #24 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Subaru XT'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 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 24Subaru XT25 MPG $1,860
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 XTOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

XT MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT-DL		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1988 Subaru XT vs. rivals

vs Chrysler LeBaron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Celica 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pulsar NX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Pulsar NX saves $72/yr vs Yugo GV/GVX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr GV/GVX saves $72/yr vs Ford Mustang 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Pontiac Sunbird 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sunbird saves $138/yr vs Dodge Daytona 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $162/yr vs Dacia Coupe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Subaru XT?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Subaru XT use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1988 Subaru XT'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 XT 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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