Chevrolet · 1984–1988 · Gas

Chevrolet K20 Pickup MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Chevrolet K20 Pickup, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 16 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1988 model is 33% more efficient than the best 1984 model (16 vs. 12 MPG). The 1988 model is 6% less efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (16 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year198816 MPG combined
Latest (1988)16 MPG$2,906/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)12 MPG$3,875/yr at today's prices
Model years rated416 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • K20 Pickup, 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 K20 Pickup model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 12
14 / 18 17 — 10 $2,906
1986 Gas 12 MPG
lowest 11
11 / 15 17 — 2 $3,875
1985 Gas 12 MPG
lowest 11
11 / 15 16 — 2 $3,875
1984 Gas 12 MPG 11 / 15 17 — 2 $3,875

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet K20 Pickup year has the best fuel economy?

The 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, rated up to 16 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,906 a year.

Which Chevrolet K20 Pickup year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1986 model, whose most efficient version is rated 12 MPG combined (about $3,875 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet K20 Pickup?

The 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup is rated up to 16 MPG combined.

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