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1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 15 MPG. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 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 $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #17 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup'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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	15	6.4	15.7

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
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17Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup15 MPG $3,100
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25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1987 R20 (C20) PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	15 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	15 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 592 g/mi

1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup vs. rivals

vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F250 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr J-10 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr R20 (C20) Pickup saves $221/yr vs Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr R20 (C20) Pickup saves $165/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 13 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup?