Dodge Power Ram50 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Power Ram50 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1986 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
| 1987 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #9 of 22 (62th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1988 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #9 of 21 (60th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1989 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #9 of 19 (56th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard 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 Ram50 placed highest in 1987 at #9 of 22, and lowest in 1986 at #13 of 14. It spent 3 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 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 |
| 1986 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Power Ram50 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Dodge Power Ram50 burns 676 to 719 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 | $2,029 | $2,156 | $127 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,516 | $148 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,875 | $169 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $3,650 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 17 mpg the Dodge Power Ram50 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $451 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 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.