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2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 12–13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest van configurations to fuel, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 at a glance
The 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 12–13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $5,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD (12 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. The best combined rating in the generation, 13 MPG, was reached in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 by model year
What the 2002 Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$453
$5,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.07
Per 100 miles
$36.27
Five years
$27,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the van median
$770more a year
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 2500 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 moves from 13 to 12 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,030 to $5,440, $410 more.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Wagon 2500 (Most efficient) | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 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 Wagon 2500 MPG
12–13 MPG, 12 MPGe · $5,030–$5,440/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 (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ram Wagon 2500 5.2L 8-cyl | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | RWD | 11 | 15 | 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 Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD: $7,410 in California and $4,750 in Texas, a $2,660 difference.
- California $7,410
- Washington $6,860
- New York $5,450
- Florida $5,140
- Texas $4,750
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 2500 get?
EPA rates the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 at 12–13 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 13 MPG (11 city, 16 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 12–13 MPG; Natural gas: 12–13 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500?
The Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 13 MPG, in 2001. The lowest top rating, 12 MPG, was in 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,440 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 100 miles?
About $36.27 per 100 miles for the Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-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 2500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 compare with other van configurations?
The Ram Wagon 2500 5.9L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,440 a year to fuel, $770 more than the class median of $4,670, and less than 0 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 36 rated van configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 12 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,030 to $5,440, $410 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2002 against 3 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 for that year.
Why is there no fuel cost for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 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.