2018 Ram 1500 fuel economy
The 2018 Ram 1500 is rated at 14–23 MPG combined by the EPA, from 14 MPG (5.7 L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, 4-Wheel Drive) to 23 MPG (3.0 L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive). EPA size class: Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
MPG by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | L/100 km | UK MPG | Fuel cost/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 27 | 23 | 10.2 | 28 | $4,150 |
| 1500 4WD 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel · Diesel | 19 | 27 | 22 | 10.7 | 26 | $4,350 |
| 1500 2WD 3.6 L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive · Flex-fuel · Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | 11.8 | 24 | $3,350 |
| 1500 4WD 3.6 L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, 4-Wheel Drive · Flex-fuel · Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 1500 2WD 5.7 L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | 13.8 | 20 | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD 5.7 L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, 4-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | 13.8 | 20 | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD 5.7 L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, 4-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | 16.8 | 17 | $5,450 |
* EPA estimate of yearly fuel (or electricity) cost for 15,000 miles with 55 % city driving, at the fuel prices EPA used for this model year. Use the fuel cost comparison with your own mileage and prices.
About these numbers
EPA ratings come from standard laboratory tests adjusted to reflect real-world driving, so they are best for comparing vehicles. Your own figure will vary with speed, temperature, load, tires and driving style — measure it with the MPG calculator. If you have fitted larger tires, correct the reading with the tire size and fuel economy calculator.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.