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1986 Chevrolet Cavalier MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier is a subcompact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #24 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1986 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint48 MPG $969
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Isuzu I-Mark34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Chevrolet Spectrum34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Pontiac Sunburst34 MPG $1,368
  6. 24Chevrolet Cavalier25 MPG $1,860
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 CavalierOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cavalier MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cavalier		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cavalier		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
77 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cavalier saves $78/yr vs Yugo Gy/yugo GVX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Celica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cavalier saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $162/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Cavalier saves $254/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 18 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier?

The 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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