The Dodge Rampage does 23 mpg combined (21 city, 28 highway), which works out to about $1,670 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Dodge Rampage engine, compared
The Dodge Rampage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 21 / 28 | 1984–1984 | $1,670 |
What that actually costs
The Dodge Rampage burns a gallon every 23 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 522 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$176 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,700 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Dodge Rampage gives up 7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 28 out there against 21 in town, a 33% drop worth $458 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 | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Rampage changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Rampage was rated in, all of them at 23 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Dodge Rampage — 1 engine across 1984–1984. 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 $2,700. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Dodge Rampage get?
23 mpg combined on average — 21 in the city and 28 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1984.
How much does a Dodge Rampage cost in fuel per year?
About $1,670 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $8,350 over five years, or 0.139 dollars a mile.
Which Rampage engine is the most economical?
The 2.2L 4-cyl at 23 mpg.
Is the Rampage good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Rampage 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 Rampage is $2,700 against the $1,670 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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