1986 Mitsubishi Tredia 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 Mitsubishi Tredia.

The 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia has 3 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia is 23 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L221926
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L222124
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242129

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia is $2,933.

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 Mitsubishi Tredia to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,167 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
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L14
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Emit?

The 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia 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 Mitsubishi Tredia.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Mitsubishi Tredia Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
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 Mitsubishi Tredia Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
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
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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