Dodge RAM VAN MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Dodge RAM VAN model year from 1984 to 2003 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RAM VAN has been offered with 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1985 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Dodge RAM VAN fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13–14 MPG | 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 12–14 MPG | 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 12–14 MPG | 5.2L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 18–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 18–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 18–22 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–22 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–23 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 18–22 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
2003 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 2003 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD CNG | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 10 | 18 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 13 | 13 MPG |
2002 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 2002 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.9L 6-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD CNG | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
2001 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 2001 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.2L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 1500 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Ram Van 2500 2WD CNG | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
1990 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1990 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1989 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1989 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1988 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1988 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
1987 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1987 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
1986 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1986 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
1985 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1985 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1984 Dodge RAM VAN: engines & MPG
The 1984 RAM VAN was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Dodge RAM VAN get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RAM VAN range from 14 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1985 model year.
What engines does the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN have?
The 2003 RAM VAN was EPA-rated with 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl engines — see the 2003 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Dodge RAM VAN require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and natural gas and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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