2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD has 8 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L, Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L, Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L, Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L, Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L, Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L, Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD is 13 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L161419
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L161420
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L141317
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L141217
Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L9811
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L10914
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L121114
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L141317

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD is $5,244.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $14,719 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L$4,450spend $10,750 more
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$4,450spend $10,750 more
Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L$8,200spend $29,500 more
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L$7,400spend $25,500 more
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L$5,200spend $14,500 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L$4,450spend $10,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD will consume in one year is 24 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L19
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L19
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L21
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L21
Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L33
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L30
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L25
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L21

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Emit?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 8 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD model options.

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.7
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.7
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L:

City MPG8
Highway MPG11
Combined MPG9
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $29,500
Fuel Cost$8,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum33
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders10
Displacement8.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 8.3 L:

City MPG9
Highway MPG14
Combined MPG10
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $25,500
Fuel Cost$7,400
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum30
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders10
Displacement8.3
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L:

City MPG11
Highway MPG14
Combined MPG12
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $14,500
Fuel Cost$5,200
Fuel Type 1Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum25
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.7
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.7 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.7
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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