1988 Chevrolet Sprint MetroFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
44
MPG
Highway
51
MPG
Combined
47
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
53.0MPG average+12.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 47 MPG · Owner reported avg: 53.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 10% / Highway 90%
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 53.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 47 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
44
Hwy
51
Comb
47
Fuel cost: $1,450/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 44 | 51 | 47 | $1,450 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,450
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 189 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 6.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- 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$1,433/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,901/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,241/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,320/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,443/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,439/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,784/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,386/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,420/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,433/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $1,901/yrHIGHEST | +$468 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,241/yrLOWEST | $-192 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,320/yr | $-113 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,443/yr | +$10 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,439/yr | +$6 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,784/yr | +$351 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,474/yr | +$41 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,386/yr | $-47 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,420/yr | $-13 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 47 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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