Dodge Ram Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Ram Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2001 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Passenger Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #5 of 7 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2002 | 2 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #5 of 7 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger 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 Wagon placed highest in 2001 at #5 of 7, and lowest in 2001 at #5 of 7. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.9L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 12 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
What Ram Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon burns 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,875 | $411 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $3,354 | $479 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,833 | $548 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2002 model year is $4,450 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Passenger Type
Across the 27 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Passenger Type, the median best combined rating is 14 mpg. At 14 mpg the Dodge Ram Wagon is exactly at the median.
- All Vans, Passenger 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.