Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD
12.7 MPG The 1993 Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD is EPA-rated at 12.7 MPG combined (11 city / 14.8 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1181 gallons, $3780 a year in fuel, or $0.252 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1993 run it averages 11.7 MPG, improving by 1.4 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 | $0.197 | $1969 | $2953 | $3937 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.236 | $2362 | $3543 | $4724 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.252 | $2520 | $3780 | $5039 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.276 | $2756 | $4134 | $5512 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.315 | $3150 | $4724 | $6299 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.354 | $3543 | $5315 | $7087 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.394 | $3937 | $5906 | $7874 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 12.7 MPG | 11 | 14.8 | $4950 | 706 | 6 |
| 1992 | 12.3 MPG | 10.7 | 14.3 | $5157 | 735 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11.7 MPG | 10.5 | 13.2 | $5392 | 769 | 6 |
| 1990 | 11.8 MPG | 11 | 13.5 | $5317 | 758 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11.5 MPG | 10.5 | 13 | $5483 | 780 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 MPG | 10 | 12.3 | $5738 | 819 | 4 |
| 1987 | 11.7 MPG | 10.6 | 13.1 | $5371 | 766 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11.7 MPG | 10.9 | 13.1 | $5371 | 766 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11.6 MPG | 10.6 | 13.1 | $5436 | 775 | 7 |
| 1984 | 11.3 MPG | 10.5 | 12.6 | $5594 | 798 | 8 |
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 29 standard pickup trucks models tracked here, the Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD ranks 27 on current figures, against a class average of 15.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge D250 Pickup 2WD (13), GMC Sierra 2500 2WD (13.5), Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 2WD (13.7), Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 4WD (14), Ford F250 Pickup 2WD (14).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 706 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 10.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD get?
The 1993 Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD is rated at 12.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 11 city and 14.8 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 11.7 MPG, ranging from 9 to 15 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 12.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1181 gallons — roughly $3780 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.252 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $4950.
Has the Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 11.3 MPG in 1984 to 12.7 in 1993 — an improvement of 1.4 MPG, or 12% across 10 model years.
Is the Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 27 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks class on current figures, against a class average of 15.7 MPG. That is 3.0 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.