Dodge AD100/AD150 Ramcharger MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge AD100/AD150 Ramcharger has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1984 to 1991. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 28 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 12 mpg | 11 mpg | #12 of 14 (15th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1985 | 5 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #15 of 16 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1986 | 4 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #15 of 16 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1987 | 4 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #12 of 15 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1988 | 3 | 14 mpg | 11 mpg | #14 of 18 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1989 | 3 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #17 of 20 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1990 | 2 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #22 of 25 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1991 | 2 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #11 of 11 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge AD100/AD150 Ramcharger placed highest in 1991 at #11 of 11, and lowest in 1990 at #22 of 25. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 28 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) Lock-up | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | Lock-up | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.9L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.9L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | CA model | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What AD100/AD150 Ramcharger fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 Dodge AD100/AD150 Ramcharger burns 885 to 1045 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,654 | $3,136 | $483 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,659 | $563 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $4,182 | $643 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1991 model year is $4,800 to $5,650 a year in fuel, or $12,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 13 mpg the Dodge AD100/AD150 Ramcharger is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,267 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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