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2014 Ram CV Tradesman (RT)
Shown: 2014 Ram CV Tradesman (RT). Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2015
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2012-2015 Ram C/V MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 20–21 MPG combined

21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD
$3,180

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

2012-2015 Ram C/V at a glance

The 2012-2015 Ram C/V covers 4 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2014 and 2015.

2012-2015 Ram C/V by model year

2012-2015 Ram C/V: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2015 Gas 21 MPG $3,180 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 21 MPG $3,180 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 20 MPG $3,280 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 20 MPG $3,280 First year

What the 2015 Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$265

$3,180 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.30

Per 100 miles

$21.20

Five years

$15,900

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Ram C/V MPG

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,180.

Gas · 3.6L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,180

Gas configurations (2)

2015 Ram C/V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,180
Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,180

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2014 Ram C/V MPG

21 MPG · $3,180/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,280 to $3,180, $100 less.

Gas · 3.6L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,180

Gas configurations (2)

2014 Ram C/V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C/V 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,180
C/V 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,180

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2013 Ram C/V MPG

20 MPG · $3,280/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,280.

Gas · 3.6L
Combined
20 MPG
Per year
$3,280

Gas configurations (1)

2013 Ram C/V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C/V (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 17 25 20 $3,280

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2012 Ram C/V MPG

20 MPG · $3,280/yr
Gas · 3.6L
Combined
20 MPG
Per year
$3,280

Gas configurations (1)

2012 Ram C/V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cargo Van (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 17 25 20 $3,280

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $4,330 in California and $2,780 in Texas, a $1,550 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2015 minivan models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2012-2015 (RT)

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012-2015 Ram C/V get?

EPA rates the 2012-2015 Ram C/V at 20–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2015 Ram C/V?

The Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2012 and 2013.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2015 Ram C/V?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Ram C/V per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,180 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Ram C/V 100 miles?

About $21.20 per 100 miles for the Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD 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 2015 Ram C/V more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Tradesman 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

Is the 2015 Ram C/V different from the 2014 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,180. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2015 against 2 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Ram C/V for that year.