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1988 Toyota Celica MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Toyota Celica is a subcompact car offered in 5 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 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 22nd 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 #22 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Toyota Celica'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. 22Toyota Celica25 MPG $1,860
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 CelicaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Celica MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica Convertible		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica Convertible		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Celica		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1988 Toyota Celica vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Hatchback 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Scirocco 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Celica saves $254/yr vs Nissan Sentra 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Sentra saves $199/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Celica saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Celica saves $78/yr vs Dacia Sedan 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celica saves $162/yr vs Dacia Coupe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celica saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Toyota Celica?

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 Celica use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1988 Toyota Celica'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 Celica 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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