The Dodge Ram Wagon does 13.8 mpg combined (12.3 city, 15.3 highway), which works out to about $2,783 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3.9L 6-cyl does 14 mpg while 5.2L 8-cyl does 13.5 — a difference of $101 a year. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Dodge Ram Wagon engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Dodge Ram Wagon ranges from 14 down to 13.5 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $101 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 6-cyl | 12.5 / 15 | 2001–2002 | $2,743 | |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 / 15.5 | 2001–2002 | $2,844 |
What that actually costs
The Dodge Ram Wagon burns a gallon every 13.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 870 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.232 |
| Fuel per year | $2,783 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,915 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$853 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,188 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Dodge Ram Wagon gives up 3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 15.3 out there against 12.3 in town, a 24% drop worth $612 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 12.3 mpg | $3,122 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15.3 mpg | $2,510 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the Ram Wagon changed over the years
The Ram Wagon peaked in 2001 at 14 mpg (12 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 13.5 — 0.5 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2002 car does 13.5.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12.5 / 14.5 | 2 | $2,844 | |
| 2001 | 12 / 16 | 2 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Dodge Ram Wagon — 2 engines across 2001–2002. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,188. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Dodge Ram Wagon get?
13.8 mpg combined on average — 12.3 in the city and 15.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2001–2002.
How much does a Dodge Ram Wagon cost in fuel per year?
About $2,783 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,915 over five years, or 0.232 dollars a mile.
Which Ram Wagon engine is the most economical?
The 3.9L 6-cyl at 14 mpg, against 13.5 for the 5.2L 8-cyl — a difference of about $101 a year.
Is the Ram Wagon good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world Ram Wagon figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Dodge Ram Wagon is $4,188 against the $2,783 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 14 and 13 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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