Ram 1500 Classic MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ram 1500 Classic model year from 2019 to 2024 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 1500 Classic has been offered with 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ram 1500 Classic fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2024 17–20 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl $29,575 225 listings
2023 17–20 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl $28,995 144 listings
2022 17–20 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl $27,888 185 listings
2021 17–20 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl $24,000 333 listings
2020 17–20 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl $22,900 94 listings
2019 17–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl $21,710 307 listings

2024 Ram 1500 Classic: engines & MPG

The 2024 1500 Classic was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $29,575 on VehiSales (225 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
1500 Classic 2WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 20 17 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG

2023 Ram 1500 Classic: engines & MPG

The 2023 1500 Classic was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $28,995 on VehiSales (144 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
1500 Classic 2WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 20 17 MPG

2022 Ram 1500 Classic: engines & MPG

The 2022 1500 Classic was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $27,888 on VehiSales (185 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
1500 Classic 2WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG

2021 Ram 1500 Classic: engines & MPG

The 2021 1500 Classic was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $24,000 on VehiSales (333 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
1500 Classic 2WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 22 17 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG

2020 Ram 1500 Classic: engines & MPG

The 2020 1500 Classic was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $22,900 on VehiSales (94 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
1500 Classic 2WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 22 17 MPG

2019 Ram 1500 Classic: engines & MPG

The 2019 1500 Classic was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $21,710 on VehiSales (307 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
1500 Classic 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Diesel 20 27 23 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Diesel 19 27 22 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
1500 Classic 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 21 17 MPG
1500 Classic 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Midgrade 15 22 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ram 1500 Classic get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 1500 Classic range from 20 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.

What engines does the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic have?

The 2024 1500 Classic was EPA-rated with 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl engines — see the 2024 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ram 1500 Classic require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or midgrade gasoline or diesel.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Ram 1500 Classic EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ram/1500-classic.

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