Dodge RAM MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Dodge RAM model year from 1984 to 1993 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RAM has been offered with 5.9L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1984 (up to 23 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Dodge RAM fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
1993 12–13 MPG 5.9L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl
1992 10–13 MPG 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl
1984 21–23 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl

1993 Dodge RAM: engines & MPG

The 1993 RAM was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.9L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Ramcharger 2WD 5.9L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 13 MPG
Ramcharger 2WD 5.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.9L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 10 14 12 MPG

1992 Dodge RAM: engines & MPG

The 1992 RAM was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 10 to 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Ramcharger 2WD 5.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 13 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.2L 8-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 11 14 12 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.9L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 10 12 11 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 10 12 11 MPG
Ramcharger 2WD 5.9L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 10 13 11 MPG
Ramcharger 4WD 5.9L 8-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 8 12 10 MPG

1984 Dodge RAM: engines & MPG

The 1984 RAM was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Rampage Pickup 2WD 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 21 28 23 MPG
Rampage Pickup 2WD 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 29 23 MPG
Rampage Pickup 2WD 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG
Rampage Pickup 2WD 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 24 21 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Dodge RAM get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RAM range from 13 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1984 model year.

What engines does the 1993 Dodge RAM have?

The 1993 RAM was EPA-rated with 5.9L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl engines — see the 1993 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Dodge RAM require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Dodge RAM EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/dodge/ram.

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