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1986 Plymouth Caravelle MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Plymouth Caravelle is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1986, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 21 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #9 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Plymouth Caravelle's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2410.29.8
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1986 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries26 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Dodge Lancer26 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Plymouth Reliant26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Chevrolet Celebrity24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 9Plymouth Caravelle22 MPG $2,114
  7. 37Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812
1986 CaravelleOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Caravelle MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Caravelle		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Caravelle		 Gas 20 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Caravelle		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1986 Plymouth Caravelle vs. rivals

vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Century saves $92/yr vs Pontiac 6000 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 6000 saves $92/yr vs Chrysler New Yorker 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Caravelle saves $101/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cutlass Ciera saves $92/yr vs Ford Taurus 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Taurus saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Celebrity 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Celebrity saves $176/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle?

Up to 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle?

The 1986 Plymouth Caravelle's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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