Diesel and petrol · 1978–2021
Dodge Ram
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Dodge Ram. By the official figures, the 2021 uses 12.2 L/100km, about $3,945 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 12.2 L/100km
- 2021 official
- A year's petrol
- $3,945
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 803 km
- 98 L tank
- Seats
- 6
What a Ram costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $35.87 per 100 km | $3,945 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $29.45 per 100 km | $3,269 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £34.24 per 100 miles | £2,397 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $22.58 per 100 miles | $3,048 |
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 Ram ranks
DT (5th generation), 2019–2027
Specs for the 5.7 Hemi V8 Crew Cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- DT (5th generation)
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,916 mm
- Width
- 2,085 mm
- Height
- 1,971 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,672 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,450 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 4,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 5.7 L V8 petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 5,654 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 291 kW
- Torque
- 556 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
DS (4th generation), 2009–2018
Specs for the 5.7 Hemi V8 Crew Cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- DS (4th generation)
- Built
- 2009-2018
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,817 mm
- Width
- 2,017 mm
- Height
- 1,956 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,569 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,400 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 4,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 5.7 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,654 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 295 kW
- Torque
- 556 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 14.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
DR/DH (3rd generation), 2002–2008
Specs for the 4.7 V8 Quad Cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- DR/DH (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2002-2008
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Engine
- Engine
- 4.7 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 4,701 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 175 kW
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
BR/BE (2nd generation), 1994–2001
Specs for the 5.2 V8 pickup; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- BR/BE (2nd generation)
- Built
- 1994-2001
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 6,198 mm
- Width
- 2,017 mm
- Height
- 1,816 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,929 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,336 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 5.2 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,208 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 145 kW
- Torque
- 360 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 113 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 19.0 L/100km | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 15.4 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 15.0 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 26.2 L/100km | 11 mpg | 9 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 24.3 L/100km | 12 mpg | 10 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 19.5 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 16.4 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 15.2 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 15.0 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 16.1 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 14.4 L/100km | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.4 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 16.0 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 16.2 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 15.4 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 14.1 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 16.1 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 16.9 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 18.1 L/100km | 16 mpg | 13 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 18.9 L/100km | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 18.1 L/100km | 16 mpg | 13 mpg | — |
Dodge Ram questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Dodge Ram?
The 2021 Dodge Ram uses 12.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Dodge Ram cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $3,945 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Dodge Ram go on a full tank?
About 803 km from its 98 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Dodge Ram tow?
4,500 kg braked, for the 5.7 Hemi V8 Crew Cab.
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