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1986 Toyota Celica MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Toyota Celica is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #32 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Toyota Celica's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

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. 32Toyota Celica24 MPG $1,938
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 CelicaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Celica MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica Supra		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica Supra		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
80 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1986 Toyota Celica vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Yugo Gy/yugo GVX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Gy/yugo GVX saves $78/yr vs Honda Prelude 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cordia saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge 600 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Celica saves $176/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cavalier saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Toyota Celica?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Toyota Celica use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Toyota Celica?

The 1986 Toyota Celica's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Toyota Celica per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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