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1986 Isuzu Impulse MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Isuzu Impulse is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 44th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #44 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Isuzu Impulse's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1986 Subcompact Cars

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1Chevrolet Sprint48 MPG $969
2Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
3Isuzu I-Mark34 MPG $1,368
4Chevrolet Spectrum34 MPG $1,368
5Pontiac Sunburst34 MPG $1,368
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44Isuzu Impulse22 MPG $2,114
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61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812

1986 ImpulseOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Impulse MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Impulse	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Impulse	Gas	19 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 77 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1986 Isuzu Impulse vs. rivals

vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge 600 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cabriolet saves $92/yr vs Honda Prelude 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Prelude saves $176/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Scirocco saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cavalier saves $254/yr vs Dodge Conquest 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Impulse saves $1,005/yr vs Mitsubishi Starion 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Impulse saves $1,005/yr vs Plymouth Conquest 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Impulse saves $1,005/yr vs Toyota Supra 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,178/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Isuzu Impulse?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Isuzu Impulse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Isuzu Impulse?