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Ram 1500 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

15 model years · 2013–2027

20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
24 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 1500 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD
$3,330

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Ram 1500 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Ram 1500 for 15 model years, 2013 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 12 configurations rated 12–22 MPG combined and costing $3,000–$6,760 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2013 is the 2022 HFE 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 26 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

Ram 1500 MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Ram 1500: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG)Diesel (MPG) $/yr
2019-2027* (DT) Generation page
2027 (partial) 12–2017–22— $3,000–$6,760
2026 12–2117–22— $3,000–$6,760
2025 15–2121–23— $2,890–$5,430
2024 12–2019–23— $2,890–$6,760
2023 12–2019–2324 $2,890–$6,760
2022 12–2019–2324–26 $2,890–$6,760
2021 12–2019–2324–26 $2,890–$6,760
2020 17–2019–2324–26 $2,890–$4,410
2019 17–2019–2322–23 $2,900–$4,420
2013-2018 (DS) Generation page
2018 14–20—22–23 $3,310–$5,140
2017 15–20—22–23 $3,310–$4,850
2016 15–21—22–24 $3,140–$4,860
2015 15–21—22–24 $3,140–$4,850
2014 15–21—22–23 $3,140–$4,840
2013 15–21—— $3,140–$4,840

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.

Ram 1500 generations

2 generations between 2013 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Gas · 3.0L, 5.7L, 6.2L
Combined
12–20 MPG
Per year
$3,330–$6,760
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.6L, 5.7L
Combined
17–22 MPG
Per year
$3,000–$4,200
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ram 1500's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Ram 1500 run 12–26 MPG across model years 2013 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 12–22 MPG.

Which Ram 1500 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2022 Ram 1500 HFE 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2013, at 26 MPG.

How much does a Ram 1500 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,000–$6,760 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,000.

Has the Ram 1500's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2013 to 22 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Ram 1500?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2019 to 2027 (17–23 MPG).

How many generations of the Ram 1500 are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Ram 1500: 2019-2027*, 2013-2018. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.