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1987 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup is a small pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 13 small pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #5 of 13 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2611.19.0
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1987 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Isuzu Pickup Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  2. 2Isuzu Pickup25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Toyota Truck/T10025 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Ford Ranger24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Dodge Ram 50 Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  6. 13Ford Courier21 MPG $2,214
1987 Ram 50 PickupOther small pickupsClass median: $2,022/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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Truck 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Brat 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Ranger 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Ranger saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $92/yr vs GMC S15 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $92/yr vs Ford Ranger Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $113/yr vs Isuzu Pickup 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Pickup saves $162/yr vs Toyota Truck/T100 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Truck/T100 saves $162/yr vs Nissan Truck 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $193/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $193/yr vs Ford Courier 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $193/yr vs Isuzu Pickup Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Pickup Diesel saves $287/yr

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Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1987 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

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

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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