Ram 1500 HFE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ram 1500 HFE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2013 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 10 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 8 (86th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #1 of 7 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #1 of 12 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 18 (76th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 15 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2021 | 2 | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | #4 of 11 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | #4 of 11 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 11 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #3 of 10 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #6 of 12 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ram 1500 HFE placed highest in 2015 at #1 of 7, and lowest in 2020 at #7 of 15. It spent 11 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid; eTorque, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 395 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 426 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 14.9 | $3,750 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 426 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 14.9 | $3,750 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 426 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 426 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 21 → 24 mpg | +3 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2016 → 2019 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 23 → 26 mpg | +3 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 26 → 23 mpg | -3 mpg | 500 gal |
What 1500 HFE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Ram 1500 HFE burns 500 to 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $2,700 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 57 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 23 mpg the Ram 1500 HFE is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $263 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ram nameplates
Every Ram model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.