1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon.

The 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon has 4 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L242226
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L292635
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L262331
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L343139

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon is $2,350.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,150save $750
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L12
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Emit?

The 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Mercury Lynx Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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