Against 161 other V6 cars rated 2025–2027, the 1500 trails their 20.9 mpg average by 8.9 mpg, about $1,363 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2013, the 3L 6-cyl (2014–2026), does 23.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 6.2L 8-cyl (2026–2027), 12: $1,580 a year apart.
Every RAM 1500 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 20.4 / 28.4 | 2014–2026 | $1,620 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl Hybrid | 20 / 25.9 | 2019–2026 | $1,677 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 17.5 / 25 | 2013–2024 | $1,873 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 / 21.8 | 2013–2024 | $2,259 | |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 10 / 14 | 2026–2027 | $3,200 |
Is the hybrid worth it? In our listings for 2019–2022 model years, a hybrid 1500 asks a median $3,757 more than a gas one of the same year. At 23 against 20.8 mpg it saves about $176 a year in fuel, so on fuel alone the extra does not pay back within 15 years. Hybrids make up 1% of the gas and hybrid 1500 listings we track from the last ten model years.
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford F-150 gets 21.3 mpg, the Chevrolet Silverado 21 mpg and the GMC Sierra 21 mpg, next to 12 mpg for the 2027 1500. The 1500 costs the most of them to run: $1,397 a year more than the Ford F-150.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.267 |
| Fuel per year | $3,200 |
| Fuel over five years | $16,000 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2025–2027 | +$1,363 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,590 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 RAM 1500 gives up 4 mpg in town: 14 on the highway against 10 in the city, $1,097 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 10 mpg | $3,840 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 14 mpg | $2,743 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 1500 changed over the years
The 1500 peaked in 2025 at 22 mpg (19 city, 25.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2027 at 12 — 10 mpg apart, or $1,455 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 12. The 2027 model loses 6.3 mpg against 18.3 for the 2026, with 1 version instead of 3.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 10 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2026 | 16 / 21.3 | 3 | $2,098 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 17.3 / 24 | 3 | $1,920 | |
| 2023 | 18.7 / 25.7 | 3 | $1,803 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 19 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,745 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 18.3 / 25 | 3 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2016 | 18 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2015 | 18 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2014 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 16.5 / 23 | 2 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 36 EPA ratings of the RAM 1500 — 5 engines across 2013–2027. 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 $3,590. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 RAM 1500 get?
12 mpg combined, 10 city and 14 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the 1500 has averaged 20.4 mpg.
Is the 2027 1500 more efficient than the 2026?
No: 12 against 18.3 mpg combined, about $1,102 a year more to run.
Which 1500 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 25.5 highway).
Does the 1500 get better gas mileage than the Ford F-150?
No: 12 mpg for the 2027 1500 against 21.3 for the 2026 Ford F-150, about $1,397 a year more to run.
Is the 1500 hybrid worth the extra cost?
In our listings a hybrid asks a median $3,757 more than a gas 1500 of the same year and saves about $176 a year in fuel, so on fuel alone it does not pay back within 15 years.
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