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1986 Subaru Wagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Subaru Wagon is a special purpose vehicle offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 32 special purpose vehicles rated for 1986, it ranks 3rd 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 23 MPG city · 28 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 #3 of 32 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Subaru Wagon's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

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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32Dodge D250 Cab Chassis11 MPG $4,227

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

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

Wagon MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Wagon	Gas	23 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Wagon	Gas	22 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Wagon	Gas	22 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Wagon 4WD	Gas	21 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Wagon 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Wagon 4WD	Gas	21 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic Wagon	Gas	20 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Wagon 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Wagon 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic Wagon 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 88 cu ft
Cargo volume: 35 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 355 g/mi

1986 Subaru Wagon vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Samurai 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Wagon saves $162/yr vs Chevrolet Blazer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $254/yr vs Dodge Caravan/Ram Van 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $254/yr vs GMC Jimmy 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $254/yr vs Ford Bronco II 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Wagon saves $254/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Subaru Wagon?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Subaru Wagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Subaru Wagon?