Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD
17 MPG The 1993 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1989–1993 run it averages 15 MPG, improving by 2.6 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $4600 | 599 | 2 |
| 1992 | 14.5 MPG | 13.1 | 17.1 | $4545 | 637 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14.7 MPG | 13.3 | 16.8 | $4527 | 632 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14.3 MPG | 12.9 | 16.2 | $4592 | 644 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14.4 MPG | 13.1 | 16.5 | $4542 | 637 | 12 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard pickup trucks models tracked here, the Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD ranks 6 on current figures, against a class average of 15.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Jeep Comanche Pickup 2WD (17.8), Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD (18), Toyota T100 2WD (18), Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup 4WD (18.5), GMC T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD (18.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 599 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD get?
The 1993 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 19 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 15 MPG, ranging from 12 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $4600.
Has the Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 14.4 MPG in 1989 to 17 in 1993 — an improvement of 2.6 MPG, or 18% across 5 model years.
Is the Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 6 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks class on current figures, against a class average of 15.5 MPG. That is 1.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.