Dodge B1500/B2500 Van MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge B1500/B2500 Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1995 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1995) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | #12 of 22 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1996 | 4 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #12 of 18 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1997 | 4 | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | #10 of 19 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge B1500/B2500 Van placed highest in 1997 at #10 of 19, and lowest in 1995 at #12 of 22. It spent 1 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 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 |
| 1997 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1997 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 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 |
| 1996 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1995 | 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 |
| 1995 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1996 → 1997 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
What B1500/B2500 Van fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van burns 767 to 958 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 | $2,300 | $2,875 | $575 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $3,354 | $671 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,833 | $767 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $4,150 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans
Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 15 mpg the Dodge B1500/B2500 Van is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $316 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other Dodge nameplates
Every Dodge model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.