2016 · Full-Size Pickup · Gas / Flex-fuel

2016 Ram 1500 MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 9 full-size pickups rated for 2016, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #2 of 9 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Fuel average

The 2016 Ram 1500's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2016 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford F15021 MPG $2,214
2Ram 150021 MPG $2,214
3Ram 1500 Diesel24 MPG $2,312
4GMC Sierra20 MPG $2,325
5GMC Sierra Hybrid20 MPG $2,325
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9Roush Performance F15013 MPG $4,558

2016 1500Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

1500 MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic 1500 HFE 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic 1500 2WD	Flex-fuel	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic 1500 4WD	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic 1500 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,110
4WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic 1500 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,110
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 1500 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,305
4WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 1500 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,525

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 426 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 Ram 1500 vs. rivals

vs Ford F150 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sierra 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 saves $111/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 saves $111/yr vs Toyota Tundra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 1500 saves $521/yr vs Ram 1500 Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr 1500 saves $98/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel (24 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ram 1500?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Ram 1500 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Ram 1500?