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1985 Dodge Ramcharger MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Dodge Ramcharger is a special purpose vehicle offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 13 MPG combined (12 city / 15 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 10 to 13 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 38 special purpose vehicles rated for 1985, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,577 a year to fuel.

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Combined 13 MPG 12 MPG city · 15 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,577 15,000 mi/yr · $23.85 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #35 of 38 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Dodge Ramcharger's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	12	5.1	19.6
Highway	15	6.4	15.7
Combined	13	5.5	18.1

How it ranks among 1985 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Subaru Wagon26 MPG $1,788
2Grumman Olson Kubvan31 MPG $1,790
3Subaru Brat25 MPG $1,860
4Dodge Caravan/Ram Van23 MPG $2,022
5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
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35Dodge Ramcharger13 MPG $3,577
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38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650

1985 RamchargerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Ramcharger MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AD100/AD150 Ramcharger 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AD100/AD150 Ramcharger 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	14 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AD100/AD150 Ramcharger 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AD100/AD150 Ramcharger 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	12 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227
RWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AD100/AD150 Ramcharger 2WD	Gas	10 MPG	12 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227
4WD/AWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	12 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227
4WD/AWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	12 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227
4WD/AWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	13 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227
4WD/AWD · 5.9L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD	Gas	8 MPG	12 MPG	10 MPG	—	$4,650

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 684 g/mi

1985 Dodge Ramcharger vs. rivals

vs AM General Post Office DJ8 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Suburban 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Suburban 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Suburban Hybrid 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban Hybrid saves $255/yr vs Chevrolet Blazer Hybrid 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Blazer Hybrid saves $255/yr vs GMC Suburban Hybrid 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban Hybrid saves $255/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Ramcharger saves $650/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger?

Up to 13 MPG combined (12 city / 15 highway); ratings range from 10 to 13 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger?