Chevrolet · 1984–1985 · Diesel

Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel, from 1984 to 1985. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1985 model is 3% less efficient than the best 1984 model (28 vs. 29 MPG). The 1985 model is 10% more efficient than the median small pickup that year (28 vs. 25.5 MPG).

Most efficient year198429 MPG combined
Latest (1985)28 MPG$1,982/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)29 MPG$1,914/yr at today's prices
Model years rated27 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • S10 Pickup Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every S10 Pickup Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1985 Diesel 28 MPG
lowest 27
26 / 31 25.5 — 4 $1,982
1984 Diesel 29 MPG
lowest 28
26 / 32 25 — 3 $1,914

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $1,914 a year.

Which Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 28 MPG combined (about $1,982 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel?

The 1985 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel is rated up to 28 MPG combined.

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