- Newest year: 2012
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2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 15–16 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, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup at a glance
The 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup covers 4 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 15–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,020–$4,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $3,960–$4,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,360 | First year |
What the 2012 Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$30less a year
Class median $4,050 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,960 to $4,020, $60 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,020 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,040 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,120 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,660 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,840 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG
15–16 MPG · $3,960–$4,840/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,960, $120 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $3,960 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,660 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,220 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,390 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,840 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD: $5,460 in California and $3,500 in Texas, a $1,960 difference.
- California $5,460
- Washington $5,060
- New York $4,020
- Florida $3,800
- Texas $3,500
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (BR)
- 2002-2008 (DR)
- 2009-2012 (DS)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup get?
EPA rates the 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup at 15–16 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?
Every model year of the 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup tops out at 16 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
How does the 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup) is rated 9–17 MPG combined and costs $3,840–$8,930 a year to fuel; the 2009-2012 model is rated 15–16 MPG and costs $3,960–$4,840 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 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 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,840 a year. That is a $820 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $32.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Ram 1500 Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $30 less than the class median of $4,050, and less than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 54 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,960 to $4,020, $60 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2012 against 5 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup for that year.