1986 Toyota Tercel Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Toyota Tercel (22–32 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 22–32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,100–$3,050
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$3,250 to +$1,500 vs. average
- Configurations
- 7
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.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21–23 | 23–29 | 22–26 | $2,600–$3,050 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 24–30 | 28–35 | 26–32 | $2,100–$2,600 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 | −$500 | — | — |
| Tercel | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 35 | 32 | $2,100 | +$1,500 | — | — |
| Tercel | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 | +$500 | — | — |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 28 | 26 | $2,600 | −$1,000 | — | — |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 | +$500 | — | — |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 23 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 | −$1,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Toyota Tercel?
According to EPA data, the 1986 Toyota Tercel is rated at 22–32 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 Toyota Tercel have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1986 Toyota Tercel use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Toyota Tercel?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,100 to $3,050.
How much will the 1986 Toyota Tercel cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1986 Toyota Tercel 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$3,250 to +$1,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values are extra cost; positive values are savings).