Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1984 to 1985. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 11 | 25 mpg | 17 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 1985 | 6 | 26 mpg | 17 mpg | #8 of 10 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup placed highest in 1984 at #1 of 8, and lowest in 1985 at #8 of 10. It spent 1 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (CAL)(FFS) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (CAL)(FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged, Diesel | 22 | 24 | 23 | 500.0 | 15.5 | $3,900 | 442.60869565217394 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO), turbocharged, Diesel | 24 | 28 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (CALIF) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 2.6L 4-cyl | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | CA model | 16 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (CALIF) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | CA model | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (CALIF) | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.6L 4-cyl | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | CA model | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 19 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) CA model, Diesel | 22 | 24 | 23 | 500.0 | 15.5 | $3,900 | 442.60869565217394 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO), Diesel | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 407.2 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
What Power Ram 50 Pickup fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup burns 442 to 676 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 | $1,327 | $2,029 | $702 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $2,368 | $820 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $2,706 | $937 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1985 model year is $3,300 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Across the 28 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 26 mpg the Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $281 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 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.