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1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 16 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 27 full-size pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #9 of 27 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	16	6.8	14.7

How it ranks among 1985 Full-Size Pickups

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1GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
2Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
4Dodge D100/D150 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet El Camino Pickup18 MPG $2,583
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9Chevrolet C20 Pickup16 MPG $2,906
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27Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1985 C20 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

C20 Pickup MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic C20 Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual C20 Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic C20 Pickup 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Ford F250 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Caballero Pickup Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C20 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr C20 Pickup saves $194/yr vs GMC Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr C20 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $323/yr vs GMC Caballero Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caballero Pickup saves $323/yr vs Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C20 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet C20 Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr C20 Pickup saves $194/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel (19 MPG), 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Hybrid (15 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 12 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet C20 Pickup?