Ram Promaster City
24 MPG The 2022 Ram Promaster City is EPA-rated at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 625 gallons, $2000 a year in fuel, or $0.133 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2015–2022 run it averages 24 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 | $0.104 | $1042 | $1563 | $2083 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.146 | $1458 | $2188 | $2917 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.188 | $1875 | $2813 | $3750 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2021 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2020 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2018 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2017 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2016 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2015 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
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 special purpose vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Ram Promaster City ranks 6 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Transit Connect Van FFV (25), Nissan NV200 Cargo Van (25), Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV (26), Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD (26), Mercedes-Benz GLB250 (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 374 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ram Promaster City get?
The 2022 Ram Promaster City is rated at 24 MPG combined by the EPA — 21 city and 28 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 24 MPG, ranging from 24 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ram Promaster City cost in fuel per year?
At 24 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 625 gallons — roughly $2000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.133 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $2600.
Has the Ram Promaster City become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 24 MPG today against 24 in 2015 — essentially flat across 8 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Ram Promaster City efficient for its class?
It ranks 6 of 29 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 5.5 better 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.