1985 · Full-Size Pickup · Hybrid

1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid is a full-size pickup offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 27 full-size pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 10th 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 · 20 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 #10 of 27 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid'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 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

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. 10Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid16 MPG $2,906
  7. 27Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1985 El Camino Pickup HybridOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

El Camino Pickup Hybrid MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
El Camino Pickup 2WD		 Hybrid 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
El Camino Pickup 2WD		 Hybrid 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
El Camino Pickup 2WD		 Hybrid 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid 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 El Camino Pickup Hybrid saves $15/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr El Camino Pickup Hybrid saves $194/yr vs GMC Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr El Camino Pickup Hybrid saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr El Camino Pickup saves $323/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid?

The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid'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 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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