1984 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Small Pickup Trucks 2WD2-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
28
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
26
Hwy
31
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $3,000/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
24
Hwy
27
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
23
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
22
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
22
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
20
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
21
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
20
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
20
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
19
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
19
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 26 | 31 | 28 | $3,000 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 24 | 27 | 25 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 20 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 19 | 18 | $3,750 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 19 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,000
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 364 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 2-Wheel Drive
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.3L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DSL,TRBO)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,405/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,191/yrHIGHEST | +$786 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,083/yrLOWEST | $-322 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,216/yr | $-189 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,423/yr | +$18 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,416/yr | +$11 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,995/yr | +$590 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,474/yr | +$69 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,327/yr | $-78 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,383/yr | $-22 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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