1988 CX Automotive Cxestate 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 CX Automotive Cxestate.

The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate has 2 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate is 18 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L171620
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L191624

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate is $4,125.

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 CX Automotive Cxestate to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,125 more on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$4,350spend $10,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,100

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Emit?

The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$2,100
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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