The Dodge Ramcharger does 13 mpg combined (11.4 city, 15.2 highway), which works out to about $2,954 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
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
The Dodge Ramcharger burns a gallon every 13 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 923 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$569 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,805 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Dodge Ramcharger gives up 3.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 15.2 out there against 11.4 in town, a 33% drop worth $842 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 | 11.4 mpg | $3,368 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15.2 mpg | $2,526 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3.8 mpg (33%) | 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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Dodge Ramcharger get?
13 mpg combined on average — 11.4 in the city and 15.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1993.
How much does a Dodge Ramcharger cost in fuel per year?
About $2,954 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $14,770 over five years, or 0.246 dollars a mile.
Which Ramcharger engine is the most economical?
The 5.2L 8-cyl at 13 mpg.
Is the Ramcharger good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world Ramcharger 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 Ramcharger is $4,805 against the $2,954 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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