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Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD across 19 model years, from the 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD through the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD. The most recent 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD returns 16 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD at 17 MPG.

Pick a year below to open the full Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2012 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
2011 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
2010 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
2009 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
2008 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2007 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2006 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2005 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2004 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2003 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
2002 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2001 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
2000 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
1999 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
1998 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1997 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
1996 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
1995 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
1994 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500

How the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD compares against the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class

Buyers usually compare the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2012 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD
21 MPG 2012 GMC Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD
21 MPG 2012 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD
19 MPG 2012 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD FFV
19 MPG 2012 Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD
18 MPG 2012 GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD
18 MPG
2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD
16 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.