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Chevrolet El Camino Pickup MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Chevrolet El Camino Pickup, from 1984 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1987, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1987 model is 6% more efficient than the best 1984 model (18 vs. 17 MPG). The 1987 model is 6% more efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (18 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year198718 MPG combined
Latest (1987)18 MPG$2,583/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)17 MPG$2,735/yr at today's prices
Model years rated413 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • El Camino Pickup, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every El Camino Pickup model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1987 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 14
16 / 20 17 — 4 $2,583
1986 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 16
15 / 22 17 — 4 $2,583
1985 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
15 / 22 16 — 4 $2,583
1984 Gas 17 MPG 15 / 19 17 — 1 $2,735

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet El Camino Pickup year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,583 a year.

Which Chevrolet El Camino Pickup year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $2,735 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet El Camino Pickup?

The 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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