1988 Honda Civic Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Honda Civic (23–44 MPG combined) across 14 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Two Seaters, Subcompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.5 L; 4-cyl, 1.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 23–44 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,500–$2,900
- Configurations
- 14
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 24–41 | 30–49 | 26–44 | $1,500–$2,600 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 35 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Civic CRX | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Civic CRX | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Civic CRX | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Civic CRX HF | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 41 | 49 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Civic CRX HF | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 37 | 47 | 41 | $1,650 |
| Civic Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Civic Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Civic Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Civic Wagon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Honda Civic?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Honda Civic is rated at 23–44 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Honda Civic have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Honda Civic use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Honda Civic?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $1,500 to $2,900.