Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2013–2027

Ram 1500

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ram 1500. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 12.4 L/100km: 23 mpg UK, 19 mpg US.

Ram 1500 in black
Fuel use
12.4 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
23 mpg
US mpg
19 mpg
On a full tank
704 km
87.1 L tank

What a 1500 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$36.40 per 100 km$4,004
Australia$2.41/L petrol$29.84 per 100 km$3,312
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£34.75 per 100 miles£2,432
United States$4.35/gal petrol$22.91 per 100 miles$3,093

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the 1500 ranks

No. 20The most fuel-efficient trucks and utesPickup trucks and utes ranked by their official fuel use, with US and UK mpg and what each costs to run a year.

Ram 1500, 2023

Specs for the 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport RamBox SWB 4x4, 5.7L HEMI V8 petrol (Australian-market MY23); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Upper large
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,916 mm
Width
2,084 mm
Height
1,971 mm
Wheelbase
3,672 mm
Towing (braked)
4,500 kg

Engine

Engine
5.7 L V8 petrol
Engine size
5,654 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
291 kW
Torque
556 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

DT, fifth generation, 2020–2022

Specs for the 2022 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Upper large
Generation
DT, fifth generation
Seats
6
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
5,916 mm
Width
2,085 mm
Height
1,971 mm
Wheelbase
3,670 mm
Turning circle
14.1 m
Kerb weight
2,305 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3,130 kg
Towing (braked)
3,406 kg

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol with 48-volt eTorque mild-hybrid assist
Engine size
3,604 cc
Cylinders
6
Power
227 kW
Torque
365 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
87.1 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

DT (5th generation), 2019–2027

Specs for the 5.7 Hemi V8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
DT (5th generation)
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Engine

Engine
5.7 L V8 petrol
Engine size
5,654 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
291 kW
Torque
556 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L

DS, fourth generation, 2018

Specs for the 2018 Ram 1500 3.6L Pentastar V6 4x2 Regular Cab, 6 ft 4 in bed; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
DS, fourth generation
Built in
United States
Seats
3
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
5,309 mm
Wheelbase
3,061 mm
Turning circle
12 m
Gross vehicle mass
2,733 kg
Towing (braked)
4,168 kg

Engine

Engine
3.6 L Pentastar V6 petrol
Engine size
3,604 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
224 kW
Torque
365 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
98.4 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆
Auto emergency braking
No

Features

Apple CarPlay
No
Android Auto
No

Fourth generation (DS/DJ), 2015–2017

Specs for the 2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 3.6L V6 petrol (US-market; common base petrol configuration); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
Fourth generation (DS/DJ)
Built in
United States
Seats
6
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
5,817 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
1,961 mm
Wheelbase
3,569 mm
Turning circle
13.8 m
Gross vehicle mass
3,084 kg

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol (flex-fuel capable)
Engine size
3,604 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
227 kW
Torque
365 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
98 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆
Airbags
6

Fourth generation (DS), 2013

Specs for the 2013 Ram 1500 SLT Regular Cab, 3.6L V6 petrol, 4x2, 8-speed automatic; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
Fourth generation (DS)
Seats
3
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
5,309 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
1,910 mm
Wheelbase
3,061 mm
Ground clearance
218 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m
Kerb weight
2,150 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,858 kg
Towing (braked)
4,105 kg

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,604 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
227 kW
Torque
365 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆

DS (4th generation), 2009–2018

Specs for the 5.7 Hemi V8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
DS (4th generation)
Built
2009-2018
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Engine

Engine
5.7 L V8 petrol
Engine size
5,654 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
291 kW
Torque
556 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L

DR/DH (3rd generation), 2002–2008

Specs for the 5.7 Hemi V8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
DR/DH (3rd generation)
Built
2002-2008
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Engine

Engine
5.7 L V8 petrol
Engine size
5,654 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
250 kW
Torque
500 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2027Hybrid12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2026Petrol11.6 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2026Hybrid12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2025Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2025Hybrid10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2024Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2024Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2023Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2023Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2023Diesel9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2022Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2022Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2022Diesel9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2021Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2021Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2021Diesel9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2020Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2020Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2020Diesel9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2019Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2019Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2019Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2018Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2018Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2017Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2017Diesel10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2016Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2016Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2015Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2015Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2014Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2014Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2013Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—

Ram 1500 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ram 1500?

The 2027 Ram 1500 uses 12.4 L/100km by its official figures: 23 mpg in UK gallons and 19 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ram 1500 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,004 in New Zealand, $3,312 in Australia, £2,432 in United Kingdom, $3,093 in United States.

How far does a Ram 1500 go on a full tank?

About 704 km (437 miles) from its 87.1 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Ram 1500 tow?

4,500 kg braked, for the 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport RamBox SWB 4x4, 5.7L HEMI V8 petrol (Australian-market MY23).

Cars like the 1500

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Jeep

Gladiator

2020–2027

12.4 L/100km · 23 mpg

Nissan

Frontier

1998–2027

12.4 L/100km · 23 mpg

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500

2020–2026

12.5 L/100km · 23 mpg

Dodge

Ram

1978–2021

12.2 L/100km · 23 mpg

Toyota

Tundra

1999–2026

11.8 L/100km · 24 mpg

Honda

Ridgeline

2006–2026

11.8 L/100km · 24 mpg

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