1988 CX Automotive Cxestate (Manual 5-spd) MPG & Specs
Quick answer
The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate gets an EPA-estimated 16/24 MPG (city/highway) and 19 MPG combined, with an estimated $4,000/year fuel cost and 467.737 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2.5 L 4-cyl.
The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder premium gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 16 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway, for a combined 19 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Premium Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| MPG — city | 16 |
| MPG — highway | 24 |
| MPG — combined | 19 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $4,000 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 467.737 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | — |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 19 MPG, the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate sits in the low range for fuel economy. That is about average for its class (Midsize-Large Station Wagons, 20 MPG average).
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $4,000 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate. Over five years that is roughly $20,000 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 1988 CX Automotive Cxestate emits approximately 467.737 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.