2016 Ram 1500 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
17
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade
City
15
Hwy
22
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,450/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Midgrade
City
14
Hwy
20
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 8-spd | Diesel Diesel | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,700 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Gasoline or E85 FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,450 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Midgrade | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 442 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 15.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.7L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- 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
- 3L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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