Dodge · 1984–1985 · Diesel

Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel, from 1984 to 1985. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1985 model is 4% more efficient than the best 1984 model (26 vs. 25 MPG). The 1985 model is about as efficient as the median small pickup (25.5 MPG).

Most efficient year198526 MPG combined
Latest (1985)26 MPG$2,135/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)25 MPG$2,220/yr at today's prices
Model years rated24 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1985 Diesel 26 MPG
lowest 23
24 / 28 25.5 — 2 $2,135
1984 Diesel 25 MPG
lowest 23
23 / 28 25 — 2 $2,220

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,135 a year.

Which Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $2,220 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel?

The 1985 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel is rated up to 26 MPG combined.

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