1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup (12–17 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 4-spd
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 4.3 L; 8-cyl, 5.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.7 L; 8-cyl, 6.2 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 12–17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,200–$5,650
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$16,250 to −$9,000 more than average
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 6.2 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 18–20 | 17 | $5,650 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 17 | 15–16 | $4,200–$4,450 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 11–14 | 14–17 | 12–15 | $4,450–$5,600 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 | −$10,250 | — | — |
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 | −$13,750 | — | — |
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Diesel | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 | −$16,250 | — | — |
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 | −$10,250 | — | — |
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 | −$16,000 | — | — |
| C20 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Diesel | 16 | 18 | 17 | $5,650 | −$16,250 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup?
According to EPA data, the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup is rated at 12–17 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,200 to $5,650.
How much will the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$16,250 to −$9,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).