Against 156 other V8 cars rated 1991–1993, the Ramcharger trails their 15.1 mpg average by 2.1 mpg, about $411 a year.
Every Dodge Ramcharger engine, compared
The Dodge Ramcharger was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 11.4 / 15.2 | 1984–1993 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1993) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1991–1993 | +$411 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,805 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1993 Dodge Ramcharger gives up 5 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 11 in the city, $1,091 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1993) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Ramcharger changed over the years
The Ramcharger peaked in 1988 at 14 mpg (12 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1984 at 12 — 2 mpg apart, or $457 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1993 car does 13.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1992 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1991 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1990 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1989 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1988 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1987 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1986 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1985 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1984 | 11 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Dodge Ramcharger — 1 engine across 1984–1993. 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 $4,805. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1993 Dodge Ramcharger get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Ramcharger has averaged 13 mpg.
Is the 1993 Ramcharger more efficient than the 1992?
About the same: 13 against 13 mpg combined.
Which Ramcharger year has the best gas mileage?
The 1988, at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 16 highway).
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