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1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van is a van offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 16 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 19 vans rated for 1997, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #9 of 19 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway166.814.7
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1997 Vans

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  1. 1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2Ford Aerostar Van17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Ford Aerostar Wagon17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Toyota Previa17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  6. 9Dodge B1500/B2500 Van15 MPG $3,100
  7. 19Dodge B3500 Wagon12 MPG $3,875
1997 B1500/B2500 VanOther vansClass median: $3,100/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

B1500/B2500 Van MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
B1500/B2500 Van 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
B1500/B2500 Van 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
B1500/B2500 Van 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
B1500/B2500 Van 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.9L 6-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van vs. rivals

vs Ford E150 Econoline 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Savana Cargo 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Express Passenger 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Savana Passenger 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Astro Passenger saves $194/yr vs Ford E150 Club Wagon 14 MPG · $3,321/yr B1500/B2500 Van saves $221/yr vs Ford E250 Econoline 14 MPG · $3,321/yr B1500/B2500 Van saves $221/yr vs Volkswagen Eurovan 14 MPG · $3,321/yr B1500/B2500 Van saves $221/yr vs Ford Aerostar Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $365/yr vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Wagon saves $365/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 16 highway); ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van?

The 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Van per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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