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1988 Toyota MR2 MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Toyota MR2 is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 22 two-seaters rated for 1988, it ranks 3rd 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 23 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 #3 of 22 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Toyota MR2's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1988 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic44 MPG $1,057
  2. 2Ford EXP28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Toyota MR225 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  6. 22Lamborghini Countach7 MPG $8,464
1988 MR2Other two-seatersClass median: $2,842/yr

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

MR2 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
MR2		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
RWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
MR2		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
RWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
MR2		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
RWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
MR2		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1988 Toyota MR2 vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Fiero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford EXP 28 MPG · $1,661/yr EXP saves $199/yr vs Bertone X1/9 22 MPG · $2,114/yr MR2 saves $254/yr vs Panther Car Company Limited Kallista 20 MPG · $2,325/yr MR2 saves $465/yr vs Buick Reatta 20 MPG · $2,325/yr MR2 saves $465/yr vs Nissan 300ZX 19 MPG · $2,447/yr MR2 saves $587/yr vs Honda Civic 44 MPG · $1,057/yr Civic saves $803/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Toyota MR2?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Toyota MR2 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Toyota MR2?

The 1988 Toyota MR2's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Toyota MR2 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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