1986 rankings

Cheapest 1986 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 1986 model ranked by estimated annual fuel cost: gas, hybrid, plug-in and electric.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint48 MPG $969
  2. 2Honda Civic46 MPG $1,011
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Isuzu I-Mark34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum34 MPG $1,368
  6. 6Pontiac Sunburst34 MPG $1,368
  7. 7Nissan Sentra Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  8. 8Plymouth Colt33 MPG $1,409
  9. 9Dodge Colt33 MPG $1,409
  10. 10Mitsubishi Mirage33 MPG $1,409
  11. 11Renault Alliance/Encore33 MPG $1,409
  12. 12Toyota Tercel32 MPG $1,453
  13. 13Ford Escort Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  14. 14Chevrolet Chevette Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  15. 15Dodge Charger30 MPG $1,550

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 48 MPG — $969
2Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 46 MPG — $1,011
3Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 40 MPG — $1,162
4Isuzu I-Mark Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
5Chevrolet Spectrum Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
6Pontiac Sunburst Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
7Nissan Sentra Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 40 MPG — $1,388
8Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
10Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
11Renault Alliance/Encore Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
12Toyota Tercel WagonGas 32 MPG — $1,453
13Ford Escort Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
14Chevrolet Chevette Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
15Dodge Charger Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
16Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
17Plymouth Turismo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
18Dodge Omni Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
19Plymouth Horizon Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
20Nissan Pulsar NX Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
21Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
22Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
23Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
24Ford Escort Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
25Subaru Hatchback Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
26Mercury Lynx Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
27Chevrolet Nova Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
28Ford Tempo Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
29Mercury Topaz Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
30Mercury Lynx Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632

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