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Dodge Ram Van 1500 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2001–2003
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Dodge Ram Van 1500 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Dodge Ram Van 1500 for 3 model years, 2001 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–14 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 3 configurations rated 14 MPG combined and costing $4,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2003 Ram Van 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD, at 14 MPG.
Dodge Ram Van 1500 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2003 Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2002 | 12–14 | $4,670–$5,440 |
| 2001 | 13–14 | $4,670–$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 Van 1500 generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dodge Ram Van 1500's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Dodge Ram Van 1500 run 12–14 MPG across model years 2001 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 14 MPG.
Which Dodge Ram Van 1500 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Ram Van 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 14 MPG.
How much does a Dodge Ram Van 1500 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,670 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,670.
Has the Dodge Ram Van 1500's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 14 MPG in both 2001 and 2003.