Ram C/V MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ram C/V has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2013 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #4 of 9 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ram C/V placed highest in 2014 at #4 of 9, and lowest in 2013 at #7 of 8. It spent 1 of its 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 433 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 433 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What C/V fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Ram C/V burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 21 mpg the Ram C/V is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minivan - 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.