2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
11
MPG
Highway
15
MPG
Combined
13
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
13.0MPG average+0.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 13 MPG · Owner reported avg: 13.0 MPG
Range: 10–19 MPG
Driving mix: City 45% / Highway 55%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 13.0 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 13 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
11
Hwy
15
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $5,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
12
Hwy
16
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $5,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
11
Hwy
16
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $5,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-14,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 684 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 22.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.9L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 5.2L, 8-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$5,181/yr
California
$5.957/gal$6,873/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$4,486/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,772/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$5,218/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$5,204/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$6,451/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$5,328/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$5,012/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$5,132/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $5,181/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $6,873/yrHIGHEST | +$1,692 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $4,486/yrLOWEST | $-695 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $4,772/yr | $-409 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $5,218/yr | +$37 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $5,204/yr | +$23 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $6,451/yr | +$1,270 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $5,328/yr | +$147 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $5,012/yr | $-169 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $5,132/yr | $-49 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 13 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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