1987 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,921 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 18 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,921 15,000 mi/yr · $19.47 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #14 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
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14Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel19 MPG $2,921
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25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1987 R10 Pickup DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual R10 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	18 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,921
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R10 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,083

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 536 g/mi

1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr J-10 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr R10 Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Ford F250 15 MPG · $3,100/yr R10 Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr F150 saves $186/yr vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr R10 Pickup saves $186/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel?

Up to 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel?