1987 · Small Pickup · Diesel

1987 Isuzu Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Isuzu Pickup Diesel is a small pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (30 city / 35 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 32 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 13 small pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,734 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 30 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,734 15,000 mi/yr · $11.56 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #1 of 13 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Isuzu Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	32	13.6	7.4

How it ranks among 1987 Small Pickups

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1Isuzu Pickup Diesel32 MPG $1,734
2Isuzu Pickup25 MPG $1,860
3Toyota Truck/T10025 MPG $1,860
4Ford Ranger24 MPG $1,938
5Dodge Ram 50 Pickup23 MPG $2,022
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13Ford Courier21 MPG $2,214

1987 Pickup DieselOther small pickupsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Pickup 2WD	Diesel	30 MPG	35 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,734
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Pickup 2WD	Diesel	27 MPG	32 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,914
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Pickup 2WD	Diesel	26 MPG	30 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,982
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Pickup 4WD	Diesel	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,413

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 318 g/mi

1987 Isuzu Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs Toyota Truck/T100 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Pickup Diesel saves $126/yr vs Ford Ranger 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Pickup Diesel saves $203/yr vs Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pickup Diesel saves $287/yr vs Mitsubishi Truck 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pickup Diesel saves $287/yr vs Subaru Brat 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pickup Diesel saves $287/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Pickup Diesel saves $379/yr vs Isuzu Pickup 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Pickup Diesel saves $126/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Isuzu Pickup (25 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Isuzu Pickup Diesel?

Up to 32 MPG combined (30 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 23 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Isuzu Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

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