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Mazda · model year 1988
1988 Mazda RX-7
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive, a 1.3-liter two-cylinder turbo engine, and a five-speed manual. Its EPA combined rating is 17 MPG, with 15 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950, and tailpipe CO2 is 522.76 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive with a five-speed manual transmission
- 21 MPG highway rating
- Two-seat car with a turbocharged 1.3-liter engine
Watch for
- 15 MPG city rating
- 17 MPG combined MPG
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,950
- Two-seat body limits passenger capacity
- Tailpipe CO2 of 522.76 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who want a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive manual car Owners who can budget for 17 combined MPG
Consider this RX-7 when its two-seat format matters more than carrying people or minimizing fuel use. Its EPA profile points to a car that favors open-road mileage over urban economy, with a manual drivetrain and rear-wheel layout. The $3,950 yearly fuel estimate should be part of the ownership budget. If those running costs and the limited seating work for your plans, the 1988 model's numbers are clear; otherwise, its city rating and two-seat body are strong reasons to look elsewhere.
What it is
The 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a two-seat car from Mazda. It uses rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
Power comes from a 1.3-liter, two-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The EPA figure that defines its chart entry is 17 combined MPG.
The numbers
EPA ratings are 15 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 17 MPG, so stop-and-go trips use more fuel than steady highway travel.
Those ratings describe a gasoline car built around a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950. That is the yearly fuel figure attached to this RX-7's 17 combined MPG rating.
Tailpipe CO2 is 522.76 grams per mile.
How it compares
Its 21 MPG highway rating is 6 MPG higher than its 15 MPG city rating. The 17 MPG combined number sits between those two results.
No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a direct model-to-model comparison would go beyond the available facts.
Who it suits
This layout suits someone seeking a two-seat car with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. The EPA numbers fit drivers who can accept 17 combined MPG and a $3,950 annual fuel-cost estimate.
Trade-offs
The RX-7's two-seat body limits passenger space. City driving is rated at 15 MPG, below its 21 MPG highway result, and its annual fuel-cost figure is substantial.
The turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive define the powertrain, while gasoline fuel brings the stated CO2 output.
Verdict
Consider this RX-7 when its two-seat format matters more than carrying people or minimizing fuel use. Its EPA profile points to a car that favors open-road mileage over urban economy, with a manual drivetrain and rear-wheel layout. The $3,950 yearly fuel estimate should be part of the ownership budget. If those running costs and the limited seating work for your plans, the 1988 model's numbers are clear; otherwise, its city rating and two-seat body are strong reasons to look elsewhere.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 523 g per mile
- Model year
- 1988
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.3 L 2-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1988 Mazda RX-7's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 15 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,950.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.3-liter two-cylinder turbo gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1988 RX-7 front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
It uses rear-wheel drive.
How many seats does this RX-7 have?
The EPA class is Two Seaters, so this model has two seats.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 522.76 grams per mile.
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