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1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 27 full-size pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #7 of 27 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway198.112.4
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1985 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
  4. 4Dodge D100/D150 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Chevrolet El Camino Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  6. 7Chevrolet C10 Pickup17 MPG $2,735
  7. 27Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1985 C10 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

C10 Pickup MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $152/yr vs GMC Caballero Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caballero Pickup saves $152/yr vs Ford F250 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs GMC Caballero Pickup Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C10 Pickup saves $186/yr vs Ford F150 19 MPG · $2,447/yr F150 saves $288/yr vs GMC Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Pickup saves $521/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr C10 Pickup saves $365/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C10 Pickup saves $186/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Hybrid (15 MPG), 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup?

The 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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