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2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 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, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 at a glance
The 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD (14 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 by model year
What the 2002 Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-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, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 MPG
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.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Wagon 1500 (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,670 |
2001 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | RWD | 12 | 15 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Ram Wagon 1500 5.2L 8-cyl | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-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 MY2002 van models.
Generations
- 2001-2002
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 get?
EPA rates the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 at 14 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG (13 city, 15 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500?
Every model year of the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 tops out at 14 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,670 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 15 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 compare with other van configurations?
The Ram Wagon 1500 3.9L 6-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 36 rated van configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 for that year.