Dodge B2500 Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge B2500 Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1998 to 2000. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Passenger Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #6 of 7 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #6 of 7 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #7 of 7 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge B2500 Wagon placed highest in 1998 at #6 of 7, and lowest in 2000 at #7 of 7. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2000 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1998 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1998 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 → 2000 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What B2500 Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2000 Dodge B2500 Wagon burns 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,875 | $221 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,354 | $258 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,833 | $295 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2000 model year is $4,800 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $14,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Passenger Type
Across the 27 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Passenger Type, the median best combined rating is 14 mpg. At 13 mpg the Dodge B2500 Wagon is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $221 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Passenger Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Dodge nameplates
Every Dodge model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.