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1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (17 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 17 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #6 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  6. 6Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  7. 25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1987 Power Ram 50 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

Power Ram 50 Pickup MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Power Ram50 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 19 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Power Ram50 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Caballero Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $152/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $323/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $338/yr vs Jeep Comanche Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Comanche Diesel saves $363/yr vs GMC Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Pickup saves $369/yr vs Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr T10 (S10) Pickup saves $369/yr vs Jeep Comanche 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Comanche saves $369/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup?

Up to 18 MPG combined (17 city / 19 highway).

What fuel does the 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup?

The 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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