Dodge Ram Van 2500 CNG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Ram Van 2500 CNG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2001 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2002) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2002 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #8 of 8 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #11 of 11 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Vans, Cargo Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge Ram Van 2500 CNG placed highest in 2001 at #8 of 9, and lowest in 2003 at #11 of 11. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | CNG, CNG | 10 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 0.1 | $3,400 | 540.7692307692307 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | 5.2L 8-cyl, CNG | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 0.1 | $3,400 | 540.7692307692307 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | CNG RNG180, CNG | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 0.1 | $3,700 | 585.8333333333334 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 → 2002 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
What Ram Van 2500 CNG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 2500 CNG burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $3,400 to $3,400 a year in fuel, or $5,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Cargo Type
Across the 29 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Cargo Type, the median best combined rating is 15 mpg. At 13 mpg the Dodge Ram Van 2500 CNG is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $413 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Cargo Type 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.