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Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
13 model years · 2000–2012
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup for 13 model years, 2000 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 9–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 5 configurations rated 15–16 MPG combined and costing $4,020–$4,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2008 Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, at 17 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 17 MPG in 1994.
Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2012 (DS) Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 15–16 | $4,020–$4,840 |
| 2011 | 15–16 | $3,960–$4,840 |
| 2010 | 15–16 | $4,080–$4,360 |
| 2009 | 15–16 | $4,080–$4,360 |
| 2002-2008 (DR) Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 14–17 | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2006 | 9–16 | $4,080–$8,930 |
| 2005 | 9–16 | $4,080–$8,930 |
| 2004 | 10–16 | $4,080–$8,040 |
| 2003 | 13–16 | $4,080–$5,030 |
| 2002 | 12–16 | $4,080–$5,440 |
| 2000-2001 (BR) Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 13–16 | $4,080–$5,030 |
| 2000 | 13–16 | $4,080–$5,030 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2012 powertrain options
Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG history, 1994–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 12–16 |
| 1998 | 12–16 |
| 1997 | 12–16 |
| 1996 | 12–16 |
| 1995 | 12–16 |
| 1994 | 12–17 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup run 9–17 MPG across model years 2000 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 15–16 MPG.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup cost to fuel per year?
For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,020–$4,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,020.
Has the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 16 MPG in both 2000 and 2012. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 17 MPG.