1986 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on diesel. That's down 2 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1986, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,265 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,265 15,000 mi/yr · $21.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #17 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1986 Full-Size Pickups

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1Jeep Comanche23 MPG $2,022
2Jeep Comanche Diesel26 MPG $2,135
3GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
5Ford F15020 MPG $2,325
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17Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel17 MPG $3,265
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23Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1986 C20 Pickup DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

C20 Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic C20 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual C20 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	16 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 599 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr C20 Pickup Diesel saves $57/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr D250 Pickup saves $165/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup Diesel saves $344/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $358/yr vs Ford F250 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F250 saves $358/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr J-10 Pickup saves $358/yr vs Dodge W250 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr C20 Pickup Diesel saves $963/yr vs Jeep J-20 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr C20 Pickup Diesel saves $963/yr vs Chevrolet C20 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C20 Pickup saves $358/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel?