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1986 Chevrolet Caprice MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is a large car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG. Among 15 large cars rated for 1986, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #6 of 15 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet Caprice's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1986 Large Cars

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1Saab 900021 MPG $2,214
2Buick LeSabre20 MPG $2,325
3Buick Electra/Park Avenue20 MPG $2,325
4Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale20 MPG $2,325
5Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency20 MPG $2,325
6Chevrolet Caprice19 MPG $2,447
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15Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine8 MPG $5,812

1986 CapriceOther large carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Caprice MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Caprice	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Caprice	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Caprice	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Caprice	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Caprice Wagon	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Caprice Wagon	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Caprice	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 110 cu ft
Cargo volume: 21 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Parisienne 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford LTD Crown Victoria 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Grand Marquis 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Electra/Park Avenue 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Electra/Park Avenue saves $122/yr vs Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Ninety-Eight Regency saves $122/yr vs Buick LeSabre 20 MPG · $2,325/yr LeSabre saves $122/yr vs Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Delta 88 Royale saves $122/yr vs London Coach Co Inc London Taxi 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Caprice saves $459/yr vs Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice use?

Regular gasoline.

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