1987 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Pickup TrucksRear-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

25.5MPG average+15.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 25.5 MPG

Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 25.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
18
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
404 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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