Dodge D250 Cab Chassis MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge D250 Cab Chassis has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1985 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 12 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #15 of 15 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #18 of 18 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1989 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #20 of 20 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1990 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #24 of 25 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #48 of 50 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #48 of 50 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #49 of 54 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge D250 Cab Chassis placed highest in 1987 at #15 of 15, and lowest in 1993 at #49 of 54. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1992 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 1990 | 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 |
| 1989 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $6,250 | 888.7 | 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 |
| 1987 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 10 → 11 mpg | +1 mpg | 1045 gal |
| 1986 → 1987 | 11 → 10 mpg | -1 mpg | 1150 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 10 → 11 mpg | +1 mpg | 1045 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 11 → 10 mpg | -1 mpg | 1150 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 10 → 11 mpg | +1 mpg | 1045 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 11 → 12 mpg | +1 mpg | 958 gal |
What D250 Cab Chassis fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Dodge D250 Cab Chassis burns 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $5,200 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $14,750 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 12 mpg the Dodge D250 Cab Chassis is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,525 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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