2021 Ram 1500 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
24
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
20.2MPG average-15.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 20.2 MPG
Driving mix: City -1% / Highway -1%
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 20.2 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,500/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Hybrid
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade Hybrid
City
17
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,000/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,450/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 8-spd | Diesel Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,500 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Regular Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade Hybrid | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,000 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,450 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 418 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 14.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.7L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-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
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,806/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,723/yrHIGHEST | +$917 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,430/yrLOWEST | $-376 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,585/yr | $-221 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,826/yr | +$20 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,819/yr | +$13 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,494/yr | +$688 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,886/yr | +$80 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,715/yr | $-91 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,780/yr | $-26 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 19.8% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
642
Owner Complaints
14
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History14
Source: NHTSARelated
Ram 1500 4WD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year