Tank Ledger

Dodge B350 Van MPG by year — every rating on record

The Dodge B350 Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 1984 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 36 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.

14best combined mpg (1988)
10worst combined mpg (1985)
13latest year best (1994)
36configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1984412 mpg11 mpg#9 of 9 (0th pct)2-Wheel DriveRegularVans, Cargo Type
1985413 mpg10 mpg#18 of 20 (11th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1986313 mpg11 mpg#20 of 22 (10th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1987312 mpg11 mpg#25 of 26 (4th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1988314 mpg11 mpg#22 of 27 (19th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1989313 mpg11 mpg#23 of 25 (8th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1990414 mpg11 mpg#17 of 24 (30th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1991414 mpg11 mpg#18 of 23 (23th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1992314 mpg11 mpg#18 of 22 (19th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1993314 mpg12 mpg#18 of 22 (19th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans
1994213 mpg12 mpg#19 of 22 (14th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularVans

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge B350 Van placed highest in 1984 at #9 of 9, and lowest in 1987 at #25 of 26. It spent 0 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 36 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
19945.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)111512958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19945.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)121613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19935.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)111412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19935.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)111613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19933.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)141614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
19925.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19925.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)111513884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19923.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)141614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
19915.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19915.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)121413884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19915.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)121613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19913.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)141514821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
19905.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)1013111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19905.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)111413884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19903.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)131614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
19905.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)121614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
19895.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19895.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)111312958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19895.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)111613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19885.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.9L 8-cyl1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19885.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)111312958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19885.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)121614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
19875.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.9L 8-cyl1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19875.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.2L 8-cyl111412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19875.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)111412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19865.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.9L 8-cyl1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19865.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.2L 8-cyl111312958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19865.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)121413884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19855.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.9L 8-cyl911101150.029.8$6,250888.7n/a
19855.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.2L 8-cyl1112111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19855.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS)111312958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19855.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS) CA model121413884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
19845.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.2L 8-cyl1111111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19845.9L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.9L 8-cyl1012111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19845.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular5.2L 8-cyl111412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
19845.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular(FFS) CA model111412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
1984 → 198512 → 13 mpg+1 mpg885 gal
1986 → 198713 → 12 mpg-1 mpg958 gal
1987 → 198812 → 14 mpg+2 mpg821 gal
1988 → 198914 → 13 mpg-1 mpg885 gal
1989 → 199013 → 14 mpg+1 mpg821 gal
1993 → 199414 → 13 mpg-1 mpg885 gal

What B350 Van fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Dodge B350 Van 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$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 1994 model year is $4,800 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $12,750 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 13 mpg the Dodge B350 Van is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $729 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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