2018 Ram 1500 fuel economy
The EPA lists 7 versions of the 2018 Ram 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 14 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $4,150 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $4,150 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $4,350 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L FFV | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 14 MPG | $5,450 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,150 per year in fuel, versus $5,450 for the least efficient.