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1986 Ford Escort MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Ford Escort is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 29 MPG. That's down 4 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 49 compact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #8 of 49 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Ford Escort's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3514.96.7
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 1986 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore33 MPG $1,409
  2. 2Ford Escort Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Dodge Omni30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Plymouth Horizon30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 8Ford Escort29 MPG $1,603
  7. 49Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1986 EscortOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Escort MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Escort		 Gas 26 MPG 35 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Escort		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Escort		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Escort		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Escort		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi

1986 Ford Escort vs. rivals

vs Mercury Lynx 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Lynx Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Escort saves $29/yr vs Chevrolet Nova 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Omni 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Omni saves $53/yr vs Plymouth Horizon 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Horizon saves $53/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 35 MPG · $1,586/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $18/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 35 MPG · $1,586/yr Jetta Diesel saves $18/yr vs Ford Escort Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Escort Diesel saves $143/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Ford Escort Diesel (38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Ford Escort?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 22 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Ford Escort use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Ford Escort?

The 1986 Ford Escort's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Ford Escort per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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