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1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup is a small pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's down 4 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 6 small pickups rated for 1990, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #6 of 6 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1990 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Chevrolet S10 Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3GMC S15 Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Nissan Hardbody22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Isuzu Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  6. 6Dodge Ram 50 Pickup19 MPG $2,447
1990 Ram 50 PickupOther small pickupsClass median: $2,114/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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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup?

The 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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