2016 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

2016 Ram 1500 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 9 full-size pickups rated for 2016, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,312 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,312 15,000 mi/yr · $15.42 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #3 of 9 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2016 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford F15021 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Ram 150021 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Ram 1500 Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  4. 4GMC Sierra20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5GMC Sierra Hybrid20 MPG $2,325
  6. 9Roush Performance F15013 MPG $4,558
2016 1500 DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

1500 Diesel MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
1500 HFE 2WD		 Diesel 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,312
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
1500 2WD		 Diesel 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,413
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
1500 4WD		 Diesel 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,523

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
428 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2016 Ram 1500 Diesel vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 Diesel saves $12/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 Diesel saves $12/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 Diesel saves $12/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 Diesel saves $12/yr vs Ford F150 21 MPG · $2,214/yr F150 saves $98/yr vs Toyota Tundra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 1500 Diesel saves $423/yr vs Ram 1500 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 1500 saves $98/yr vs Roush Performance F150 13 MPG · $4,558/yr 1500 Diesel saves $2,245/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel?

The 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Ram 1500 Diesel per year?

About $2,312 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $15.42 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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