Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD
10.8 MPG The 1991 Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD is EPA-rated at 10.8 MPG combined (9.8 city / 12.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1389 gallons, $4444 a year in fuel, or $0.296 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1991 run it averages 10.8 MPG, essentially flat across 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.231 | $2315 | $3472 | $4630 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.296 | $2963 | $4444 | $5926 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.324 | $3241 | $4861 | $6481 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.370 | $3704 | $5556 | $7407 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.417 | $4167 | $6250 | $8333 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.463 | $4630 | $6944 | $9259 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10.8 MPG | 9.8 | 12.3 | $5800 | 828 | 4 |
| 1990 | 11 MPG | 10 | 13 | $5688 | 811 | 4 |
| 1989 | 10.5 MPG | 9.5 | 11.8 | $5950 | 848 | 4 |
| 1988 | 11 MPG | 10 | 12.3 | $5738 | 819 | 4 |
| 1987 | 10.6 MPG | 9.6 | 11.8 | $5900 | 844 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10.8 MPG | 9.8 | 12.2 | $5770 | 824 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10.8 MPG | 9.5 | 12.3 | $5800 | 828 | 4 |
| 1984 | 10.6 MPG | 10 | 11.6 | $5890 | 840 | 5 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 43 special purpose vehicles models tracked here, the Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD ranks 43 on current figures, against a class average of 17.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: GMC Suburban 1500 4WD (12), GMC Suburban 1500 2WD (14), Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD (14), Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD (14.5), GMC Jimmy 4WD (15).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 828 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 12.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD get?
The 1991 Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD is rated at 10.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 9.8 city and 12.3 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 10.8 MPG, ranging from 9 to 12 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 10.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1389 gallons — roughly $4444 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.296 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1991 model is $5800.
Has the Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 10.8 MPG today against 10.6 in 1984 — essentially flat across 8 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 43 of 43 in the Special Purpose Vehicles class on current figures, against a class average of 17.7 MPG. That is 6.9 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.