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1986 Suzuki Samurai MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Suzuki Samurai is a special purpose vehicle with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 32 special purpose vehicles rated for 1986, it ranks 1st 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 23 MPG city · 27 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 #1 of 32 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Suzuki Samurai's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway2711.58.7
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1986 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Subaru Sedan25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Subaru Wagon25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  6. 32Dodge D250 Cab Chassis11 MPG $4,227
1986 SamuraiOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

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Samurai MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Samurai
Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Suzuki Samurai?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway).

What fuel does the 1986 Suzuki Samurai use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai?

The 1986 Suzuki Samurai's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Suzuki Samurai 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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