1986 Chevrolet Chevette Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette (24–36 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Subcompact Cars
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
Automatic 3-spd, Manual 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Engine
4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 1.8 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline, Diesel
Combined MPG
24–36 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,500–$2,800
5-year fuel cost
−$2,000 to −$500 more than average
Configurations
4

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 1.8 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive334136$2,650—
4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive22–2428–3224–27$2,500–$2,800—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost5-YR COSTFEGHG
Chevette CSRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd41.6Regular Gasoline222824$2,800−$2,000——
Chevette CSRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd41.6Regular Gasoline243127$2,500−$500——
Chevette CSRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd41.6Regular Gasoline233227$2,500−$500——
Chevette CSRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd41.8Diesel334136$2,650−$1,250——

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette?

According to EPA data, the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette is rated at 24–36 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette use?

It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $2,800.

How much will the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette cost in fuel over 5 years?

According to EPA estimates, the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$2,000 to −$500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).