1986 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 1986 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 18 EPA-rated 1986 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Civic leads at about $1,011 a year (46 MPG), while the Lamborghini Countach is the most expensive to run at $8,464 (7 MPG). The median two-seater costs $2,583 a year to fuel.
Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.
Top 15
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 18 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic | Gas | 46 MPG | — | $1,011 |
| 2 | Ford EXP | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 3 | Toyota MR2 | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 4 | Pontiac Fiero | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 5 | Bertone X1/9 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 6 | Alfa Romeo Spider | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 7 | Panther Car Company Limited Kallista | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 8 | Nissan 300ZX | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 10 | Mazda RX-7 | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 11 | Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 12 | TVR Engineering Ltd TVR 280i/350i Convertible | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 13 | TVR Engineering Ltd TVR 280i/350i Coupe | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 14 | Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 15 | Maserati Biturbo Spyder | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 16 | Texas Coach Company 500SL | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 17 | Ferrari Testarossa | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 18 | Lamborghini Countach | Gas | 7 MPG | — | $8,464 |