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1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 12 MPG combined (11 city / 15 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 12 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1986, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,875 a year to fuel.

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Combined 12 MPG 11 MPG city · 15 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,875 15,000 mi/yr · $25.83 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #21 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup's fuel average is 5.1 km/L (19.6 L/100 km), or 12 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 6.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City114.721.4
Highway156.415.7
Combined125.119.6

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. 21Chevrolet K20 Pickup12 MPG $3,875
  7. 23Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1986 K20 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

K20 Pickup MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K20 Pickup 4WD
Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
K20 Pickup 4WD
Gas 9 MPG 14 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
741 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 12 MPG combined (11 city / 15 highway); ratings range from 11 to 12 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1986 Chevrolet K20 Pickup's fuel average is 5.1 km/L (19.6 L/100 km), or 12 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 6.4 km/L on the highway.

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

About $3,875 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $25.83 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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