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2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 9 full-size pickups rated for 2012, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #8 of 9 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2012 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
  4. 4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Chevrolet Silverado18 MPG $2,583
  6. 8Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup16 MPG $2,906
  7. 9Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100
2012 Ram 1500 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Ram 1500 Pickup MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,305
4WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,525

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Ridgeline saves $171/yr vs Nissan Titan 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Ram 1500 Pickup saves $194/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $323/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Silverado saves $323/yr vs Toyota Tundra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Tundra saves $323/yr vs Ford F150 19 MPG · $2,447/yr F150 saves $459/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $692/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $692/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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