Model year guide

1988 Porsche 944

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Porsche 944 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Porsche 944 at a glance

Combined18–20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Porsche 944 MPG & running costs

Combined18–20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,525
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume63 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Porsche 944 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,625
Fuel only$17,625
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Porsche 944 vehicles on record

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Other Porsche 944 model years

1987 1984 1983 1982

1988 Porsche 944 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1988 Porsche 944 get?

The 1988 Porsche 944 has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.