2021 Ram 1500 fuel economy
The EPA lists 15 versions of the 2021 Ram 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 12 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 32 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 12 to 26 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 22 and 32 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,700 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 | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG | $3,700 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG | $3,700 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L Hybrid | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L Hybrid | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 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 Classic 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG | $4,450 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4,450 |
| 1500 TRX 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | 10 | 14 | 12 MPG | $6,850 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,700 per year in fuel, versus $6,850 for the least efficient.