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1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup is a small pickup offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 18 small pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 21 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #14 of 18 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2410.29.8
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1985 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Isuzu Pickup Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  2. 2Toyota Truck/T10026 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Toyota Truck/T100 Diesel30 MPG $1,850
  4. 4Nissan Truck25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Isuzu Pickup25 MPG $1,860
  6. 14Dodge Ram 50 Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  7. 18Jeep Scrambler18 MPG $2,583
1985 Ram 50 PickupOther small pickupsClass median: $2,002/yr

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

Ram 50 Pickup MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 22 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 20 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Truck 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Truck Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr Truck Diesel saves $58/yr vs Ford Ranger Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr Ranger Diesel saves $58/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr S10 Pickup saves $92/yr vs GMC S15 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr S15 Pickup saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel 28 MPG · $1,982/yr S10 Pickup Diesel saves $131/yr vs Jeep Scrambler 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $470/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup?

Up to 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup?

The 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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