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2017 Ram 1500 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2016 model. Among 11 full-size pickups rated for 2017, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,413 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,413 15,000 mi/yr · $16.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #8 of 11 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2017 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford F15022 MPG $2,114
2Honda Ridgeline22 MPG $2,114
3GMC Sierra20 MPG $2,325
4GMC Sierra Hybrid20 MPG $2,325
5Chevrolet Silverado20 MPG $2,325
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8Ram 1500 Diesel23 MPG $2,413
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11Roush Performance F15013 MPG $4,558

2017 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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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
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	27 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: 448 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2017 Ram 1500 Diesel vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Sierra saves $88/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $88/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Silverado saves $88/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $88/yr vs Nissan Titan 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 1500 Diesel saves $170/yr vs Ford F150 22 MPG · $2,114/yr F150 saves $299/yr vs Toyota Tundra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 1500 Diesel saves $493/yr vs Ram 1500 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 1500 saves $88/yr vs Roush Performance F150 13 MPG · $4,558/yr 1500 Diesel saves $2,145/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel?