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Jeep Comanche

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Jeep · model year 1986

1986 Jeep Comanche 4WD

Pickup · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Pickup Trucks

EPA figures · 1986fueleconomy.gov
18MPG combined
17/20MPG city / highway
$3,700fuel a year
494 g CO₂ per mile 2.5 L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 1986 Jeep Comanche 4WD is a standard pickup with gasoline power, four-wheel or all-wheel drive, and a three-speed automatic. Its EPA combined rating is 18 MPG, with 17 MPG city and 20 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • Four-wheel or all-wheel drive pickup layout
  • 20 MPG highway rating
  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
  • Three-speed automatic transmission

Watch for

  • 17 MPG city rating
  • 18 MPG combined fuel economy
  • $3,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
  • 493.72 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline Jeep pickup with four-wheel or all-wheel drive Mixed driving where the 20 MPG highway rating helps

Choose the Comanche 4WD if a 1986 Jeep pickup with four-wheel or all-wheel drive matches your needs. Plan around 18 MPG in mixed driving and the listed $3,700 yearly fuel estimate. Its 20 MPG highway rating is its stronger side, while the 17 MPG city number and 493.72 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2 show the cost of running this gasoline truck.

What it is

The Comanche 4WD is a 1986 Jeep pickup in the standard pickup truck class. It runs on gasoline and sends power through four-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Its powertrain pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a three-speed automatic transmission. See more Jeep cars.

The numbers

The defining figure is 18 combined MPG. That combines a 17 MPG city rating with a 20 MPG highway rating, so highway driving rates 3 MPG higher than city driving.

Tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700. Gasoline is the only fuel listed for this truck, and its combined rating is 18 MPG.

How it compares

Use 18 combined MPG when setting this Comanche beside another vehicle. Within its own ratings, the 20 MPG highway figure is higher than the 17 MPG city figure.

Who it suits

This truck suits a buyer who wants a pickup with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline use at an 18 MPG combined rate.

Trade-offs

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive gives this pickup its drivetrain layout, while the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and three-speed automatic define its powertrain. The trade-off is an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $3,700.

City driving is rated at 17 MPG, below the 20 MPG highway figure.

Verdict

Choose the Comanche 4WD if a 1986 Jeep pickup with four-wheel or all-wheel drive matches your needs. Plan around 18 MPG in mixed driving and the listed $3,700 yearly fuel estimate. Its 20 MPG highway rating is its stronger side, while the 17 MPG city number and 493.72 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2 show the cost of running this gasoline truck.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
18 MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
20 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$3,700
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g per mile
The car
Model year
1986
Body
Pickup
EPA size class
Standard Pickup Trucks
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
2.5 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 3-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1986 Jeep Comanche 4WD's combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 18 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG ratings?

It is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway.

What engine and transmission does it use?

The truck has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.

Is the Comanche 4WD gasoline-powered?

Yes. Gasoline is its listed fuel.

How much is its annual fuel cost?

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700.

What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?

Tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile.

What type of vehicle is it?

It is a pickup in the standard pickup truck class, with four-wheel or all-wheel drive.

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