Against 502 other 4-cyl cars rated 2020–2022, the Promaster City trails their 26.8 mpg average by 2.8 mpg, about $167 a year.
Every RAM Promaster City engine, compared
The RAM Promaster City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 / 28 | 2015–2022 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Transit gets 19.7 mpg, the Ford Transit Connect 26 mpg and the Mercedes-Benz Metris 21.3 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2022 Promaster City.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2020–2022 | +$167 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 RAM Promaster City gives up 7 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 21 in the city, $458 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 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 Promaster City changed over the years
Combined figure across the 8 model years the Promaster City was rated in, all of them at 24 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2021 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2020 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2019 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2018 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2017 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the RAM Promaster City — 1 engine across 2015–2022. 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 $2,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 RAM Promaster City get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the Promaster City has averaged 24 mpg.
Is the 2022 Promaster City more efficient than the 2021?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Does the Promaster City get better gas mileage than the Ford Transit?
Yes: 24 mpg for the 2022 Promaster City against 19.7 for the 2023 Ford Transit, about $349 a year less to run.
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