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1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo is a van offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 22 vans rated for 1986, it ranks 3rd 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 20 MPG city · 26 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 #3 of 22 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1986 Vans

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1Ford Aerostar Van24 MPG $1,938
2GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
3Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
4Chevrolet Astro Passenger22 MPG $2,114
5Ford Aerostar Wagon22 MPG $2,114
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22Chevrolet Sport Van11 MPG $4,227

1986 Astro CargoOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Astro Cargo MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Astro 2WD (cargo)	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Astro 2WD (cargo)	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Astro 2WD (cargo)	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual Astro 2WD (cargo)	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Astro 2WD (cargo)	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Astro 2WD (cargo)	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo vs. rivals

vs GMC Safari 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Van 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Aerostar Van saves $176/yr vs Toyota Van 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Astro Cargo saves $211/yr vs Ford E150 Econoline 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Astro Cargo saves $211/yr vs GMC Vandura 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Astro Cargo saves $622/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chevrolet Astro Cargo?