Against 391 other V6 cars rated 2000–2002, the Ram Wagon trails their 18.7 mpg average by 5.2 mpg, about $791 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2001, the 3.9L 6-cyl (2001–2002), does 14 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.2L 8-cyl (2001–2002), 13.5: $101 a year apart.
Every Dodge Ram Wagon engine, compared
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
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2002) | $0.237 |
| Fuel per year | $2,844 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,220 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2000–2002 | +$791 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,188 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon gives up 2 mpg in town: 14.5 on the highway against 12.5 in the city, $424 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2002) | 12.5 mpg | $3,072 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 14.5 mpg | $2,648 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (16%) | 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 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon get?
13.5 mpg combined, 12.5 city and 14.5 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the Ram Wagon has averaged 13.8 mpg.
Is the 2002 Ram Wagon more efficient than the 2001?
About the same: 13.5 against 14 mpg combined.
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