2021 RAM 5500 Chassis mpg
Combined mpg, Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
20mpg
- 17 city, 25 highway.
- 24 trims: 17 to 20 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Warlock 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A | N/A | $1,920 |
| Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Warlock 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A | N/A | $2,021 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L | 2WD | 15 | 22 | 17 | N/A | N/A | $2,259 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | N/A | N/A | $2,259 |
Fuel cost
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box, 20 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,920
- Per month
- $160
- Per mile
- 16.0 cents
- Top trim: SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box. $2,021 a year. $101 more than the Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4.0 | $12.80 |
| 300 miles | 12.0 | $38.40 |
| 500 miles | 20.0 | $64.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 40.0 | $128 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $139
- Per year
- $1,664
- Miles a month
- 867
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 20 mpg good? No. Beats 22% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
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