1985 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on diesel. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 27 full-size pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,265 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,265 15,000 mi/yr · $21.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #21 of 27 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1985 Full-Size Pickups

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1GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
2Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
4Dodge D100/D150 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet El Camino Pickup18 MPG $2,583
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21Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel17 MPG $3,265
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27Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1985 K10 Pickup DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

K10 Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic K10 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	16 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	17 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 599 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr K10 Pickup Diesel saves $57/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr D250 Pickup saves $165/yr vs GMC Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pickup Hybrid saves $165/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup Diesel saves $344/yr vs Ford F250 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F250 saves $358/yr vs GMC Caballero Pickup Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Caballero Pickup Hybrid saves $358/yr vs Dodge W250 Pickup 12 MPG · $3,875/yr K10 Pickup Diesel saves $610/yr vs Jeep J-20 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr K10 Pickup Diesel saves $963/yr vs Chevrolet K10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K10 Pickup saves $358/yr vs Chevrolet K10 Pickup Hybrid 14 MPG · $3,321/yr K10 Pickup Diesel saves $57/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup (16 MPG), 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Hybrid (14 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel?