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1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 16 MPG. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1989, it ranks 9th 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 · 19 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, 1989 #9 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup'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 8.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	19	8.1	12.4
Combined	16	6.8	14.7

How it ranks among 1989 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
2Jeep Comanche Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet C1500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet C2500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
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9Chevrolet K2500 Pickup16 MPG $2,906
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23Dodge W250 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1989 K2500 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

K2500 Pickup MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual K2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mi

1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup vs. rivals

vs GMC K2500 Sierra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sierra Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr K2500 Pickup saves $15/yr vs GMC C2500 Sierra Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr K2500 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $171/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr K2500 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Ford F150 15 MPG · $3,100/yr K2500 Pickup saves $194/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $323/yr vs GMC C2500 Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr C2500 Sierra saves $323/yr vs Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr K2500 Pickup saves $358/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 12 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup?