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1986 Dodge Daytona MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Dodge Daytona is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #22 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Dodge Daytona's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2611.19.0

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. 22Dodge Daytona26 MPG $1,788
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 DaytonaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Daytona MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Daytona		 Gas 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Daytona		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Daytona		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Daytona		 Gas 20 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Daytona		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Daytona		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
83 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

1986 Dodge Daytona vs. rivals

vs Chrysler Laser/Daytona 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Daytona saves $72/yr vs Hyundai Pony Excel 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Pony Excel saves $66/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Daytona saves $149/yr vs Yugo Gy/yugo GVX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Daytona saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Chevette 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Chevette saves $66/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunbird 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sunbird saves $66/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Dodge Daytona?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Dodge Daytona use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Dodge Daytona?

The 1986 Dodge Daytona's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Dodge Daytona per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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