Nissan 200SX MPG
EPA fuel economy for 25 Nissan 200SX trims sold from 1984 to 1988. Best ever: 26 MPG (1984 200SX). Latest model year 1988: 19 to 22 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Nissan 200SX fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Nissan 200SX to fuel is the 200SX, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $2,840 a year. The 200SX, 3.0 L, 6 cyl (19 MPG) costs $3,280, so the thriftier trim saves $440 a year and $2,200 over five years.
| 1988 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | cheapest |
| 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | cheapest |
| 200SX | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$450 |
| 200SX | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$450 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Nissan 200SX MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 200SX, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 4 |
| 1987 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 200SX, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1986 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 200SX, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 3 |
| 1985 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 200SX, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 1984 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 200SX, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 8 |
Every Nissan 200SX trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1988 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1988 | 200SX | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1988 | 200SX | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1987 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1987 | 200SX | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | 200SX | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1986 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1986 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1986 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1985 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1985 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1985 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1985 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1984 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 | |
| 1984 | 200SX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1988 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Chevrolet Sprint | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1988 Pontiac Firefly | 39 | 36 | 44 |
| 1988 Suzuki Forsa | 39 | 36 | 44 |
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 35 | 33 | 39 |
| 1988 Daihatsu Charade | 34 | 32 | 38 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum | 33 | 31 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Nissan 200SX?
The most efficient Nissan 200SX the EPA has rated is the 1984 200SX at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 30 highway).
What MPG does the 1988 Nissan 200SX get?
1988 Nissan 200SX trims range from 19 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Nissan 200SX has the worst fuel economy?
The 1988 200SX is the lowest rated at 19 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Nissan 200SX for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Nissan 200SX to fuel is the 200SX, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $2,840 a year. The 200SX, 3.0 L, 6 cyl (19 MPG) costs $3,280, so the thriftier trim saves $440 a year and $2,200 over five years.
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