Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
19 MPG The 1993 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD is EPA-rated at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 21.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 789 gallons, $2526 a year in fuel, or $0.168 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1993 run it averages 20.2 MPG, falling by 2.2 MPG over 10 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 | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.158 | $1579 | $2368 | $3158 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.168 | $1684 | $2526 | $3368 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.184 | $1842 | $2763 | $3684 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.211 | $2105 | $3158 | $4211 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.237 | $2368 | $3553 | $4737 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.263 | $2632 | $3947 | $5263 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21.5 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1992 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21.5 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1991 | 19 MPG | 17 | 21.5 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1990 | 18.5 MPG | 17 | 21.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1989 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.3 | $2988 | 426 | 4 |
| 1988 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.3 | $2988 | 426 | 4 |
| 1987 | 21.3 MPG | 19.5 | 24 | $2938 | 420 | 4 |
| 1986 | 20.5 MPG | 19.3 | 22.3 | $3050 | 435 | 4 |
| 1985 | 21.2 MPG | 20.3 | 22.8 | $2958 | 421 | 6 |
| 1984 | 21.2 MPG | 19.9 | 23.1 | $3041 | 430 | 17 |
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 8 small pickup trucks models tracked here, the Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD ranks 5 on current figures, against a class average of 19.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Isuzu Pickup 2WD (19.5), Nissan Truck 2WD (19.5), GMC S15 Pickup 2WD (19.6), Toyota Truck 2WD (19.8).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 468 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD get?
The 1993 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD is rated at 19 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 21.5 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 20.2 MPG, ranging from 18 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 19 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 789 gallons — roughly $2526 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.168 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $3300.
Has the Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21.2 MPG in 1984 to 19 in 1993. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 5 of 8 in the Small Pickup Trucks class on current figures, against a class average of 19.3 MPG. That is 0.3 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.