2021 Ram 1500 TRX 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
10
MPG
Highway
14
MPG
Combined
12
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic 8-spd
Premium
City
10
Hwy
14
Comb
12
Fuel cost: $6,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 10 | 14 | 12 | $6,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$6,800
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-22,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 1/10
GHG Score: 1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 748 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 24.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 6.2L 8-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
- 6.2L, 8-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Hellcat engine
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$5,613/yr
California
$5.957/gal$7,446/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$4,860/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$5,170/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$5,653/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$5,638/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$6,989/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$5,773/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$5,430/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$5,560/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $5,613/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $7,446/yrHIGHEST | +$1,833 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $4,860/yrLOWEST | $-753 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $5,170/yr | $-443 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $5,653/yr | +$40 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $5,638/yr | +$25 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $6,989/yr | +$1,376 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $5,773/yr | +$160 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $5,430/yr | $-183 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $5,560/yr | $-53 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 12 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 TRX 4WD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year