2002 Dodge Ram Van 2500 2WD CNGFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Vans, Cargo TypeRear-Wheel Drive
City
12
MPG
Highway
14
MPG
Combined
13
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd
CNG CNG
City
12
Hwy
14
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
541 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Minivan/Van
GVWR
Class 2 (6,001–8,500 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
Natural Gas

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

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 13 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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