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1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel is a small pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (24 city / 28 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 26 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 18 small pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,135 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 24 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,135 15,000 mi/yr · $14.23 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #16 of 18 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 1985 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Isuzu Pickup Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  2. 2Toyota Truck/T10026 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Toyota Truck/T100 Diesel30 MPG $1,850
  4. 4Nissan Truck25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Isuzu Pickup25 MPG $1,860
  6. 16Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel26 MPG $2,135
  7. 18Jeep Scrambler18 MPG $2,583
1985 Power Ram 50 Pickup DieselOther small pickupsClass median: $2,002/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Power Ram 50 Pickup 4WD
Diesel 24 MPG 28 MPG 26 MPG — $2,135
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Power Ram 50 Pickup 4WD
Diesel 22 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,413

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
392 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel?

Up to 26 MPG combined (24 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel?

The 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel per year?

About $2,135 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $14.23 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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