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1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 18 MPG. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1989, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1989 #3 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 1989 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
2Jeep Comanche Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet C1500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet C2500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
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23Dodge W250 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1989 C1500 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

C1500 Pickup MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic C1500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	14 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC C2500 Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr C1500 Pickup saves $152/yr vs GMC K2500 Sierra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C1500 Pickup saves $323/yr vs GMC Sierra Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C1500 Pickup saves $338/yr vs GMC C2500 Sierra Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C1500 Pickup saves $338/yr vs Jeep Comanche Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Comanche Pickup saves $369/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Dakota Pickup saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C1500 Pickup saves $338/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 13 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup?