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1986 Chevrolet Camaro MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #29 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1986 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint48 MPG $969
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Isuzu I-Mark34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Chevrolet Spectrum34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Pontiac Sunburst34 MPG $1,368
  6. 29Chevrolet Camaro24 MPG $1,938
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 CamaroOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Camaro MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camaro		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camaro		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Camaro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Ford Laser 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Capri 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Camaro saves $84/yr vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Camaro saves $84/yr vs Renault Fuego 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Camaro saves $84/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 26 MPG · $1,788/yr LeBaron saves $149/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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