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1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 is a full-size pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1997 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1998, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1998 #11 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway187.713.1
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. 11Chevrolet Pickup 250015 MPG $3,100
  7. 15Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700
1998 Pickup 2500Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Pickup 2500 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pickup 2500 2WD
Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pickup 2500 2WD
Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pickup 2500 2WD
Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pickup 2500 2WD
Gas 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel (15 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

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

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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