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1986 Mitsubishi Cordia MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #27 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

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. 27Mitsubishi Cordia25 MPG $1,860
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 CordiaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Cordia MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cordia		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cordia		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Cordia		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
78 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1986 Mitsubishi Cordia vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Yugo Gy/yugo GVX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cordia saves $78/yr vs Toyota Celica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cordia saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Chevette 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Chevette saves $138/yr vs Pontiac 1000 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 1000 saves $138/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cordia saves $162/yr vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Cordia saves $254/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cordia saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia?

The 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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