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2020 Ram 1500 MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2019 model. Among 16 full-size pickups rated for 2020, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #12 of 16 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 Ram 1500's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2020 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Ram 1500 Hybrid23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Chevrolet Silverado Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  4. 4Ford F15022 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Honda Ridgeline22 MPG $2,114
  6. 12Ram 150020 MPG $2,325
  7. 16Roush Performance F15013 MPG $4,558
2020 1500Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

1500 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
1500 Classic 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
1500 Classic 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic
1500 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,110
4WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic
1500 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,110

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
450 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
4/10

2020 Ram 1500 vs. rivals

vs Nissan Frontier 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F150 Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr F150 Diesel saves $12/yr vs GMC Sierra 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado saves $111/yr vs Jeep Gladiator Pickup 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 1500 saves $122/yr vs GMC Sierra Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Sierra Diesel saves $190/yr vs Toyota Tundra 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 1500 saves $775/yr vs Nissan Titan 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 1500 saves $967/yr vs Ram 1500 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 1500 Diesel saves $190/yr vs Ram 1500 Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 1500 Hybrid saves $303/yr vs Roush Performance F150 13 MPG · $4,558/yr 1500 saves $2,233/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2020 Ram 1500 Diesel (26 MPG), 2020 Ram 1500 Hybrid (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Ram 1500?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Ram 1500 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Ram 1500?

The 2020 Ram 1500's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Ram 1500 per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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