1988 Toyota MR2 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1988 Toyota MR2.

The 1988 Toyota MR2 has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 1988 Toyota MR2 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1988 Toyota MR2 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1988 Toyota MR2 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1988 Toyota MR2 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 Toyota MR2 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1988 Toyota MR2 is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 24 22 28
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 22 19 25
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 25 23 29
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 23 21 27

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Toyota MR2?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1988 Toyota MR2 is $2,913.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1988 Toyota MR2 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,063 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $3,350 spend $5,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $3,200 spend $4,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Toyota MR2 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1988 Toyota MR2 will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 12
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 13

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1988 Toyota MR2 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Toyota MR2 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Toyota MR2 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 25
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,250
Fuel Cost $3,350
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Toyota MR2 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Toyota MR2 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,500
Fuel Cost $3,200
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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