1987 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on diesel. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 19th 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, 1987 #19 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) 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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  6. 19Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel17 MPG $3,265
  7. 25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1987 R20 (C20) 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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD		 Diesel 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,265
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD		 Diesel 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $3,265

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel saves $57/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr D250 Pickup saves $165/yr vs Ford F250 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F250 saves $165/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup Diesel saves $344/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $358/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr J-10 Pickup saves $358/yr vs Dodge W250 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel saves $963/yr vs Jeep J-20 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel saves $963/yr vs Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr R20 (C20) Pickup saves $165/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel?

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

What fuel does the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel?

The 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) 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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel per year?

About $3,265 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $21.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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