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1986 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet Suburban is a special purpose vehicle offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 14 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 32 special purpose vehicles rated for 1986, it ranks 26th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 12 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #26 of 32 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	12	5.1	19.6
Highway	16	6.8	14.7
Combined	14	6.0	16.8

How it ranks among 1986 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
2Subaru Sedan25 MPG $1,860
3Subaru Wagon25 MPG $1,860
4Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer23 MPG $2,022
5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
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26Chevrolet Suburban14 MPG $3,321
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32Dodge D250 Cab Chassis11 MPG $4,227

1986 SuburbanOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Suburban MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban C10 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban C10 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban C10 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban K10 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban K10 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual Suburban K10 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	12 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 635 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs GMC Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Cab Chassis 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Jimmy Diesel saves $57/yr vs Vixen Motor Company 21 TD 16 MPG · $3,469/yr Suburban saves $147/yr vs Jeep Grand Wagoneer 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Grand Wagoneer saves $221/yr vs Dodge Ramcharger 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $255/yr vs GMC Suburban Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Suburban Diesel saves $238/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Suburban saves $906/yr vs Dodge D250 Cab Chassis 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Suburban saves $906/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Suburban Diesel saves $238/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Chevrolet Suburban Diesel (18 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway); ratings range from 11 to 14 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

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