2019 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

2019 Ram 1500 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2019 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2018 model. Among 12 full-size pickups rated for 2019, it ranks 9th 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, 2019 #9 of 12 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2019 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 2019 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
2Ram 1500 Hybrid23 MPG $2,022
3Ford F15022 MPG $2,114
4Honda Ridgeline22 MPG $2,114
5GMC Sierra21 MPG $2,214
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9Ram 1500 Diesel23 MPG $2,413
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12Roush Performance F15012 MPG $4,938

2019 1500 DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,217/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 Classic 2WD	Diesel	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,413
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 1500 Classic 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

2019 Ram 1500 Diesel vs. rivals

vs Nissan Titan 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 1500 Diesel saves $170/yr vs Ford F150 Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr F150 Diesel saves $193/yr vs GMC Sierra 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra saves $199/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado saves $199/yr vs Ford F150 22 MPG · $2,114/yr F150 saves $299/yr vs Honda Ridgeline 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Ridgeline saves $299/yr vs Ford Ranger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ranger saves $391/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 Ram 1500 Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 1500 Hybrid saves $391/yr vs Roush Performance F150 12 MPG · $4,938/yr 1500 Diesel saves $2,524/yr vs Chevrolet Colorado Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 2019 Ram 1500 (20 MPG), 2019 Ram 1500 Hybrid (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 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 2019 Ram 1500 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2019 Ram 1500 Diesel?