Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2013–2027
Ram 1500
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ram 1500. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 10.7 L/100km: 26 mpg UK, 22 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 10.7 L/100km
- 2025 official
- UK mpg
- 26 mpg
- US mpg
- 22 mpg
- On a full tank
- 920 km
- 98.4 L tank
What a 1500 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $31.43 per 100 km | $3,457 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $25.82 per 100 km | $2,866 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £30.00 per 100 miles | £2,100 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $19.78 per 100 miles | $2,671 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the 1500 ranks
DT, fifth generation, 2019–2027
Specs for the 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport RamBox SWB 4x4, 5.7L HEMI V8 petrol (Australian-market MY23); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Upper large
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,916 mm
- Width
- 2,084 mm
- Height
- 1,971 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,672 mm
- Towing (braked)
- 4,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 5.7 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,654 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 291 kW
- Torque
- 556 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
DS (4th generation), 2009–2018
Specs for the 2018 Ram 1500 3.6L Pentastar V6 4x2 Regular Cab, 6 ft 4 in bed; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- DS, fourth generation
- Built in
- United States
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,309 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,061 mm
- Turning circle
- 12 m
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,733 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 4,168 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.6 L Pentastar V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,604 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 224 kW
- Torque
- 365 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 98.4 L
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
- Auto emergency braking
- No
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- No
- Android Auto
- No
DR/DH (3rd generation), 2002–2008
Specs for the 5.7 Hemi V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- DR/DH (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2002-2008
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Engine
- Engine
- 5.7 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,654 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 250 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2027 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
Ram 1500 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ram 1500?
The 2025 Ram 1500 uses 10.7 L/100km by its official figures: 26 mpg in UK gallons and 22 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ram 1500 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,457 in New Zealand, $2,866 in Australia, £2,100 in United Kingdom, $2,671 in United States.
How far does a Ram 1500 go on a full tank?
About 920 km (572 miles) from its 98.4 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Ram 1500 tow?
4,500 kg braked, for the 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport RamBox SWB 4x4, 5.7L HEMI V8 petrol (Australian-market MY23).
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