2017 Ram 1500 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD.

The 2017 Ram 1500 4WD has 4 model options: Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L, Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L, Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L and Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on midgrade gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on midgrade gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD is 18 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L 15 13 19
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L 17 15 21
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 19 16 23
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 22 19 27

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Ram 1500 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD is $3,888.

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 2017 Ram 1500 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,938 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L $4,650 spend $11,750 more
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L $4,100 spend $9,000 more
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L 20
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L 18
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 16
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Emit?

The 2017 Ram 1500 4WD will emit an average of about 7,676,250 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 261 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2017 Ram 1500 4WD model options.

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG 13
Highway MPG 19
Combined MPG 15
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,750
Fuel Cost $4,650
Fuel Type 1 Midgrade
Barrels of Petroleum 20
Grams of CO2 8,700,000
Trees Needed to Offset 414
Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $9,000
Fuel Cost $4,100
Fuel Type 1 Midgrade
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Grams of CO2 7,905,000
Trees Needed to Offset 376
Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 8-spd
Vehicle Class Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG 16
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2 E85
ATV Type FFV
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Grams of CO2 7,125,000
Trees Needed to Offset 339
Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 8-spd
Vehicle Class Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Grams of CO2 6,975,000
Trees Needed to Offset 332
Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 8-spd
Vehicle Class Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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