2022 Ram 1500 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 2022 Ram 1500 2WD.

The 2022 Ram 1500 2WD has 4 model options: Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L and Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L.

The 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L has a 48V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

The 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L has a 48V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

The 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on midgrade gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L262232
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L222025
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L201823
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L171522

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2022 Ram 1500 2WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD is $3,350.

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 2022 Ram 1500 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,250 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 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$2,950spend $3,250 more
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$4,100spend $9,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L14
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L14
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L15
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Emit?

The 2022 Ram 1500 2WD will emit an average of about 6,577,500 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 224 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2022 Ram 1500 2WD model options.

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,850,000
Trees Needed to Offset279
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Electric Motor48V Li-Ion
ATV TypeHybrid
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,105,000
Trees Needed to Offset291
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Midgrade
Electric Motor48V Li-Ion
ATV TypeHybrid
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,645,000
Trees Needed to Offset316
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Midgrade
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,710,000
Trees Needed to Offset367
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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