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1986 Dodge Charger MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Dodge Charger is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 30 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 26 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #11 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Dodge Charger's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3514.96.7
Combined3012.87.8

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. 11Dodge Charger30 MPG $1,550
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 ChargerOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Charger MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 26 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
77 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
296 g/mi

1986 Dodge Charger vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Turismo 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pulsar NX 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Chevette Diesel 36 MPG · $1,542/yr Chevette Diesel saves $8/yr vs Subaru Hatchback 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Charger saves $53/yr vs Nissan Sentra 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Chevette 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Charger saves $172/yr vs Pontiac Firefly 40 MPG · $1,162/yr Firefly saves $388/yr vs Chevrolet Sprint 48 MPG · $969/yr Sprint saves $581/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Dodge Charger?

Up to 30 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 20 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Dodge Charger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Dodge Charger?

The 1986 Dodge Charger's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Dodge Charger per year?

About $1,550 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.33 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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