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1988 Toyota Camry MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Toyota Camry is a compact 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. That's down 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 14th 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 #14 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Toyota Camry'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. 14Toyota Camry25 MPG $1,860
  7. 47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1988 CamryOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Camry MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camry		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camry		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camry		 Gas 22 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camry		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camry		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camry		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1988 Toyota Camry vs. rivals

vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Sedan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Laser 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $72/yr vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Camry saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Camry saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cutlass Calais saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Toyota Camry?

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

What fuel does the 1988 Toyota Camry use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Toyota Camry?

The 1988 Toyota Camry'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 Toyota Camry 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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