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1986 Chevrolet Celebrity MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity is a midsize car offered in 10 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1986, it ranks 4th 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 #4 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity'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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	29	12.3	8.1
Combined	24	10.2	9.8

How it ranks among 1986 Midsize Cars

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1Dodge Aries26 MPG $1,788
2Dodge Lancer26 MPG $1,788
3Plymouth Reliant26 MPG $1,788
4Chevrolet Celebrity24 MPG $1,938
5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
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37Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812

1986 CelebrityOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Celebrity MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Celebrity	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Celebrity	Gas	19 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Celebrity	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Celebrity	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Celebrity	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Celebrity	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Celebrity Wagon	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Celebrity Wagon	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Celebrity Wagon	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic Celebrity Wagon	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 98 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 370 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. rivals

vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $84/yr vs Pontiac 6000 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $84/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $84/yr vs Ford Taurus 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $84/yr vs Plymouth Caravelle 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Celebrity saves $176/yr vs Dodge Aries 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Aries saves $149/yr vs Dodge Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lancer saves $149/yr vs Plymouth Reliant 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Reliant saves $149/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity?

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 Celebrity use?

Regular gasoline.

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