Gas Mileage

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD

2005 Dodge Models

  1. Caravan 2WD
  2. Dakota Pickup 2WD
  3. Dakota Pickup 4WD
  4. Durango 2WD
  5. Durango 4WD
  6. Magnum
  7. Magnum AWD
  8. Neon / SRT 4 / SX 2.0
  9. Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD
  10. Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD
  11. Stratus
  12. Stratus 4 Dr
  13. Viper Convertible
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.7 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 26.90 MPG on the highway, 17.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20.92 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 52% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26.90 MPG
Combined
20.92 MPG
City
17.70 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Manual - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
21 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.7 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 27.10 MPG on the highway, 19.04 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.95 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27.10 MPG
Combined
21.95 MPG
City
19.04 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Automatic - 4.7L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 19 MPG on the highway, 14 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
14 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
4.7 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 23.87 MPG on the highway, 15.39 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18.32 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
23.87 MPG
Combined
18.32 MPG
City
15.39 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Automatic - 5.7L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 18 MPG on the highway, 14 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
18 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
14 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
1
Displacement:
5.7 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 24.09 MPG on the highway, 15.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18.15 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24.09 MPG
Combined
18.15 MPG
City
15.10 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Automatic - 8.3L - 10 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 12 MPG on the highway, 9 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 10 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
12 MPG
Combined
10 MPG
City
9 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
10
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
8.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 15.70 MPG on the highway, 10.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 11.95 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 57% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
15.70 MPG
Combined
11.95 MPG
City
10.00 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Manual - 8.3L - 10 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 15 MPG on the highway, 9 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 11 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 67% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
15 MPG
Combined
11 MPG
City
9 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
10
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
8.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD gets up to 18.70 MPG on the highway, 10.47 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 13.06 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 79% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
18.70 MPG
Combined
13.06 MPG
City
10.47 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Comparisions

2005 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the standard pickup trucks 2wd class in 2005 goes to the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 26 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 160% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Chevrolet C2500 HD Silverado 2WD.

Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD
26 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Mazda B2300 2WD
26 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Toyota Tacoma 2WD
23 MPG (Automatic - 2.7L - 4 Cylinder)
Mazda B3000
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Chevrolet C15 Silverado Hybrid 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 5.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD
19 MPG (Manual - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
GMC C15 Sierra Hybrid 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 5.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Nissan Titan 2WD
16 MPG (Automatic - 5.6L - 8 Cylinder)
GMC C2500 HD Sierra 2WD
10 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Chevrolet C2500 HD Silverado 2WD
10 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)
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