Ram 1500 HO MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ram 1500 HO has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2025 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #39 of 43 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #47 of 55 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #5 of 6 (20th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ram 1500 HO placed highest in 2027 at #5 of 6, and lowest in 2026 at #47 of 55. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 521 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 521 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 521 | 3/10 |
What 1500 HO fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Ram 1500 HO burns 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Across the 90 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, the median best combined rating is 19 mpg. At 17 mpg the Ram 1500 HO is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $249 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD 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.