Ram 1500 4WD
12 MPG The 2027 Ram 1500 4WD is EPA-rated at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 14 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1250 gallons, $4000 a year in fuel, or $0.267 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2027 run it averages 18.5 MPG, falling by 4.8 MPG over 15 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 | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.292 | $2917 | $4375 | $5833 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.375 | $3750 | $5625 | $7500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.417 | $4167 | $6250 | $8333 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 12 MPG | 10 | 14 | $6400 | 748 | 1 |
| 2026 | 17.8 MPG | 15.8 | 20.5 | $4100 | 528 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3125 | 438 | 2 |
| 2024 | 20 MPG | 18.5 | 23 | $3350 | 437 | 2 |
| 2023 | 20.3 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3538 | 454 | 4 |
| 2022 | 20.3 MPG | 18.3 | 24 | $3538 | 454 | 4 |
| 2021 | 20.3 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3538 | 458 | 4 |
| 2020 | 20.3 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3538 | 458 | 4 |
| 2019 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22.3 | $3633 | 471 | 3 |
| 2018 | 18 MPG | 15.8 | 22.3 | $4038 | 520 | 4 |
| 2017 | 18.3 MPG | 15.8 | 22.5 | $3950 | 512 | 4 |
| 2016 | 18.3 MPG | 15.8 | 22.3 | $3950 | 511 | 4 |
| 2015 | 18.4 MPG | 15.8 | 22.4 | $3820 | 504 | 5 |
| 2014 | 18.4 MPG | 15.8 | 22.4 | $3820 | 503 | 5 |
| 2013 | 16.8 MPG | 14.5 | 20.5 | $4038 | 535 | 4 |
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 33 standard pickup trucks 4wd models tracked here, the Ram 1500 4WD ranks 33 on current figures, against a class average of 17.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Roush Performance F150 Pickup 4WD (13), GMC Sierra K15 AWD (14), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD (14.9), Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 (15), Dodge Dakota Pickup 4WD (15).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 748 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 11.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ram 1500 4WD get?
The 2027 Ram 1500 4WD is rated at 12 MPG combined by the EPA — 10 city and 14 highway. Across all 15 model years in the database it averages 18.5 MPG, ranging from 12 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ram 1500 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 12 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1250 gallons — roughly $4000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.267 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2027 model is $6400.
Has the Ram 1500 4WD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 16.8 MPG in 2013 to 12 in 2027. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ram 1500 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 33 of 33 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 17.3 MPG. That is 5.3 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.