1997 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel is a full-size pickup with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1997, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,700 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,700 15,000 mi/yr · $24.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #14 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway177.213.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1997 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Toyota Truck/T10019 MPG $2,447
  6. 14Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700
  7. 15Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel14 MPG $3,964
1997 K1500 Pickup DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

K1500 Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
K1500 Pickup 4WD		 Diesel 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,700

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
6.5L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
679 g/mi

1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F250 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F250 saves $600/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Ram 1500 Pickup saves $794/yr vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr F150 saves $965/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $1,117/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel 14 MPG · $3,964/yr K1500 Pickup Diesel saves $264/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr K1500 Pickup saves $600/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway).

What fuel does the 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel?

The 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel per year?

About $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $24.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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