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1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet K20 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. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1986, it ranks 19th 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 #19 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet K20 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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1986 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Jeep Comanche23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Jeep Comanche Diesel26 MPG $2,135
  3. 3GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Ford F15020 MPG $2,325
  6. 19Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel17 MPG $3,265
  7. 23Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1986 K20 Pickup DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

K20 Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K20 Pickup 4WD
Diesel 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
K20 Pickup 4WD
Diesel 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $3,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup (12 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel?

The 1986 Chevrolet K20 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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel per year?

About $3,265 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $21.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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