1986 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry.

The 1986 Toyota Camry has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1986 Toyota Camry Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1986 Toyota Camry Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1986 Toyota Camry Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Toyota Camry Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1986 Toyota Camry is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L292633
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252329
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L272431

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Toyota Camry?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1986 Toyota Camry is $2,483.

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 Toyota Camry to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $917 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,650spend $1,750 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,300save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Toyota Camry Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1986 Toyota Camry will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

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

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

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1986 Toyota Camry Emit?

The 1986 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry.

Overview

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

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

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

City MPG26
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,750
Fuel Cost$2,650
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

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

City MPG23
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact 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 Toyota Camry Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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