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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 14 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 17 full-size pickups rated for 1996, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 12 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1996 #13 of 17 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	12	5.1	19.6
Highway	16	6.8	14.7
Combined	14	6.0	16.8

How it ranks among 1996 Full-Size Pickups

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1Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
2Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
3Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
5Toyota Truck/T10020 MPG $2,325
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13Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup14 MPG $3,321
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17Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700

1996 Ram 2500 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Ram 2500 Pickup MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Ram 2500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Ram 2500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
RWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Ram 2500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
RWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Ram 2500 Pickup 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Ram 2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Ram 2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Ram 2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Ram 2500 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 635 g/mi

1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Ford F250 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr Ram 2500 Pickup saves $147/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr Ram 2500 Pickup saves $147/yr vs GMC Sierra Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr Ram 2500 Pickup saves $147/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pickup 2500 saves $221/yr vs Ford F150 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F150 saves $221/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Ram 2500 Pickup saves $379/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K1500 Pickup saves $415/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup?

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

What fuel does the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup?