1988 Plymouth Gran Fury 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 Plymouth Gran Fury.

The 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L, Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L and Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L.

The 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury is 15 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L181621
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L151418
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L121114

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury is $5,067.

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 Plymouth Gran Fury to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,833 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 8-cyl, 5.2 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L$4,950spend $13,250 more
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L$6,150spend $19,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury will consume in one year is 21 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 8-cyl, 5.2 L17
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L20
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L25

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Emit?

The 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury 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 Plymouth Gran Fury.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury model options.

Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $13,250
Fuel Cost$4,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.2 L:

City MPG11
Highway MPG14
Combined MPG12
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $19,250
Fuel Cost$6,150
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum25
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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