1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible 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 Suzuki Samurai Convertible.

The 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicles car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible gets up to 23 miles per gallon in the city, and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible is $2,500 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible Consume?

The 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible.

City MPG23
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Suzuki Models from 1986

If you're interested in other Suzuki models from 1986, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
Samurai25

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  • "1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/samurai-convertible/1986.

  • "1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/samurai-convertible/1986. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/suzuki/samurai-convertible/1986.