- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Standard pickups
2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 13–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup at a glance
The 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup covers 2 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 13–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup by model year
What the 2001 Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
Same
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.9L 8-cyl RWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.9L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG
13–16 MPG · $4,080–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.9L 8-cyl RWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.2L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 5.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.9L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (BR)
- 2002-2008 (DR)
- 2009-2012 (DS)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup at 13–16 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup tops out at 16 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $4,080–$5,030 a year. That is a $950 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.20 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Ram 1500 Pickup 3.9L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,080, and less than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 105 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2001 against 8 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup for that year.