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1986 Nissan Truck Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel is a small pickup with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (26 city / 30 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 16 small pickups rated for 1986, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,056 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 26 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,056 15,000 mi/yr · $13.70 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #9 of 16 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 1986 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Isuzu Pickup Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  2. 2Toyota Truck/T10026 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Nissan Truck25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Isuzu Pickup25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Chevrolet S10 Pickup24 MPG $1,938
  6. 9Nissan Truck Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  7. 16Jeep Scrambler17 MPG $2,735
1986 Truck DieselOther small pickupsClass median: $2,039/yr

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

Truck Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Truck 2WD
Diesel 26 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,056

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
377 g/mi

1986 Nissan Truck Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel?

Up to 27 MPG combined (26 city / 30 highway).

What fuel does the 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel?

The 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel per year?

About $2,056 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $13.70 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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