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2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 12–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 van configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 at a glance
The 2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 12–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD (14 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and natural gas. EPA changed the ratings in 2002 and 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas, Natural gas | 13–14 MPG, 13 MPGe | $4,670–$5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas, Natural gas | 12–14 MPG, 13 MPGe | $4,670–$5,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas, Natural gas | 13–14 MPG, 12 MPGe | $4,670–$5,030 | First year |
What the 2003 Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$389
$4,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.78
Per 100 miles
$31.13
Five years
$23,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the van median
Same
Class median $4,670 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram Van 2500 3.9L 6-cyl | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 12 | 13 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram Van 2500 5.9L 8-cyl | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $5,030 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | RWD | 10 | 18 | 13 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2002 Dodge Ram Van 2500 MPG
12–14 MPG, 13 MPGe · $4,670–$5,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Van 2500 3.9L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram Van 2500 5.9L 8-cyl | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,440 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | RWD | 12 | 14 | 13 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2001 Dodge Ram Van 2500 MPG
13–14 MPG, 12 MPGe · $4,670–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Van 2500 3.9L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 12 | 15 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram Van 2500 5.9L 8-cyl | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | RWD | 11 | 14 | 12 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD: $6,350 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $2,280 difference.
- California $6,350
- Washington $5,880
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,410
- Texas $4,070
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 van models.
Generations
- 2001-2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 get?
EPA rates the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 at 12–14 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG (13 city, 15 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 12–14 MPG; Natural gas: 12–13 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500?
Every model year of the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 tops out at 14 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002 and 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,670–$5,030 a year. That is a $360 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $31.13 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 15 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 compare with other van configurations?
The Ram Van 2500 5.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,670, and less than 2 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 45 rated van configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2003 against 4 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Dodge Ram Van 2500 for that year.
Why is there no fuel cost for the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 natural gas configurations?
EPA and EIA publish no comparable retail price series for natural gas fuel, so we list the fuel economy but do not estimate a cost.