2016 Ram 1500 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
23.9MPG average+8.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.9 MPG
Range: 23–26 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
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 23.9 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,850/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,450/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Midgrade
City
13
Hwy
19
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $5,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 8-spd | Diesel Diesel | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,850 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Gasoline or E85 FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,450 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Midgrade | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,850
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 461 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 16.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.7L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- 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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