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1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1986, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #8 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway187.713.1
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. 8Chevrolet C10 Pickup17 MPG $2,735
  7. 23Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1986 C10 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

C10 Pickup MPG across model years

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14 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
C10 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup vs. rivals

vs GMC Caballero Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caballero Pickup saves $152/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs Ford F250 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C10 Pickup saves $186/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr C10 Pickup saves $365/yr vs GMC Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Pickup saves $521/yr vs Jeep Comanche Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Comanche Diesel saves $601/yr vs Jeep Comanche 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Comanche saves $714/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr C10 Pickup saves $186/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup?

The 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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