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.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 | 12 mpg | 11 mpg | #9 of 9 (0th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 1985 | 4 | 13 mpg | 10 mpg | #18 of 20 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1986 | 3 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #20 of 22 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1987 | 3 | 12 mpg | 11 mpg | #25 of 26 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1988 | 3 | 14 mpg | 11 mpg | #22 of 27 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1989 | 3 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #23 of 25 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1990 | 4 | 14 mpg | 11 mpg | #17 of 24 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1991 | 4 | 14 mpg | 11 mpg | #18 of 23 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1992 | 3 | 14 mpg | 11 mpg | #18 of 22 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1993 | 3 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #18 of 22 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #19 of 22 (14th 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 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 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 |
| 1994 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1993 | 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 |
| 1993 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1992 | 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 |
| 1992 | 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 |
| 1992 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 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) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | 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 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 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 |
| 1990 | 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 |
| 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 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 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 |
| 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 |
| 1985 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 9 | 11 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $6,250 | 888.7 | 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 | 5.2L 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 | (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 | 5.2L 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. 3 of 6 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 |
| 1986 → 1987 | 13 → 12 mpg | -1 mpg | 958 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 12 → 14 mpg | +2 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1993 → 1994 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 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 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 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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