2016 Ram 1500
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 15 to 24 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100 to $4,950 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 15-24 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 24 / 15 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,100-$4,950 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 426-581 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 1500 costs about $3,100 to $4,950 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $4,035. Over five years that is about $20,175 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this 1500 configuration spends about $8,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The 1500 sits roughly 0 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 24 MPG | $3,950 |
| 1500 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 23 MPG | $4,100 |
| 1500 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 22 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,350 |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,350 |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 15 MPG | $4,950 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 1500 records tailpipe CO₂ of 426-581 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard pickup trucks 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.