1998 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel is a full-size pickup with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway) on diesel. That's up 1 MPG from the 1997 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1998, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,700 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 13 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,700 15,000 mi/yr · $24.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1998 #13 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City135.518.1
Highway177.213.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1998 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Nissan Frontier22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Toyota Truck/T10019 MPG $2,447
  6. 13Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel15 MPG $3,700
  7. 15Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700
1998 Pickup 2500 DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Pickup 2500 Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 6.5L 8-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Pickup 2500 2WD
Diesel 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,700

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
6.5L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
679 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel?

Up to 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway).

What fuel does the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel?

The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel per year?

About $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $24.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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