1986 Plymouth Reliant 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 Plymouth Reliant Wagon.

The 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon is 23 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 22 21 24
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 26 22 32
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 21 20 23

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon is $2,750.

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 Plymouth Reliant Wagon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,250 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon 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 Option Barrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 11
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 14

Overview

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

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 32
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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