1988 Chevrolet SprintFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
36
MPG
Highway
43
MPG
Combined
39
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
50.0MPG average+28.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 39 MPG · Owner reported avg: 50.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 20% / Highway 80%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 50.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 39 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
36
Hwy
43
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $1,750/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
32
Hwy
36
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 36 | 43 | 39 | $1,750 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 32 | 36 | 34 | $2,000 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,750
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 228 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1L, 3-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,727/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,291/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,495/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,591/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,739/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,735/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,150/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,776/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,671/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,711/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,727/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,291/yrHIGHEST | +$564 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,495/yrLOWEST | $-232 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,591/yr | $-136 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,739/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,735/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,150/yr | +$423 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,776/yr | +$49 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,671/yr | $-56 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,711/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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