Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD
13.3 MPG The 1994 Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD is EPA-rated at 13.3 MPG combined (12 city / 15.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1128 gallons, $3609 a year in fuel, or $0.241 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1994 run it averages 13.3 MPG, essentially flat across 11 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 | $0.188 | $1880 | $2820 | $3759 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.226 | $2256 | $3383 | $4511 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.241 | $2406 | $3609 | $4812 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.263 | $2632 | $3947 | $5263 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.301 | $3008 | $4511 | $6015 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.338 | $3383 | $5075 | $6767 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.376 | $3759 | $5639 | $7519 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13.3 MPG | 12 | 15.5 | $4738 | 675 | 4 |
| 1993 | 13.5 MPG | 12 | 15.5 | $4642 | 662 | 6 |
| 1992 | 12.8 MPG | 11.6 | 14.4 | $4910 | 700 | 5 |
| 1991 | 13.4 MPG | 12 | 15.4 | $4679 | 667 | 7 |
| 1990 | 13.6 MPG | 12.1 | 15.6 | $4636 | 661 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13.4 MPG | 12.1 | 15.5 | $4706 | 671 | 8 |
| 1988 | 13.6 MPG | 12.1 | 15.6 | $4643 | 663 | 7 |
| 1987 | 13.2 MPG | 11.9 | 15.5 | $4775 | 681 | 10 |
| 1986 | 13.4 MPG | 12.1 | 15 | $4700 | 670 | 10 |
| 1985 | 13.3 MPG | 12.2 | 15.2 | $4745 | 676 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13.1 MPG | 11.8 | 14.8 | $4835 | 690 | 10 |
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 32 vans models tracked here, the Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD ranks 27 on current figures, against a class average of 15.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Astro AWD (passenger) (14), Chevrolet G30 Van 2WD (14), Ford E150 Club Wagon (14), Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD (14), GMC G15/25 Rally 2WD (14.3).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 675 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 10.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD get?
The 1994 Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD is rated at 13.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 12 city and 15.5 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 13.3 MPG, ranging from 11 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 13.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1128 gallons — roughly $3609 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.241 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1994 model is $4738.
Has the Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 13.3 MPG today against 13.1 in 1984 — essentially flat across 11 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 27 of 32 in the Vans class on current figures, against a class average of 15.1 MPG. That is 1.8 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.