2020 Ram 1500 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2020 Ram 1500 delivers an EPA-certified 17–26 MPG combined (15–22 city / 21–32 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 13 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 23 MPG combined, compared to 26 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,650 to $4,150.

Combined MPG
17–26 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
15–22 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
21–32 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650–4,150
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2020 Ram 1500 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

17–26 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $3,050–$4,150 (8 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

19–23 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,650–$3,700 (Saves ~$400/yr vs gas)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (13 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
1500 Classic 2WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG $3,100 —
1500 Classic 2WD Midgrade 5.7L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG $4,150 —
1500 Classic 4WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
1500 Classic 4WD Midgrade 5.7L 8-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG $4,150 —
1500 2WD Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG $3,050 —
1500 4WD Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG $3,300 —
1500 HFE 2WD Regular 3.6L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG $2,650 —
1500 2WD Regular 3.6L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
1500 4WD Regular 3.6L Hybrid 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
1500 2WD Midgrade 5.7L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG $3,700 —
1500 4WD Midgrade 5.7L Hybrid 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $3,700 —
1500 2WD Midgrade 5.7L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG $4,150 —
1500 4WD Midgrade 5.7L 8-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG $4,150 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.37–$5.15

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

577–882 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2020 Ram 1500

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.