1988 Toyota Cressida 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 Cressida.

The 1988 Toyota Cressida runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1988 Toyota Cressida is, we have the information you need.

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

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1988 Toyota Cressida gets up to 16 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1988 Toyota Cressida is 18 miles per gallon.

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

The estimated fuel costs for the 1988 Toyota Cressida is $4,100 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1988 Toyota Cressida to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel.

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

The 1988 Toyota Cressida will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1988 Toyota Cressida.

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Toyota Models from 1988

If you're interested in other Toyota models from 1988, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1988 Toyota Cressida MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/cressida/1988.

  • "1988 Toyota Cressida MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/cressida/1988. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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