2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger mpg
Combined mpg, Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
22mpg
- 20 city, 25 highway.
- Top 38% of 16 trucks (2026).
- 41 trims: 15 to 22 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 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| 1500 Quad Cab HFE 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27.0 | 594 | $1,745 |
| Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 2WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 2WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 2WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 2WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 2WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| 1500 Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| 1500 Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| 1500 Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | 567 | $1,829 |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27.0 | 540 | $1,920 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 27.0 | 459 | $2,259 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 27.0 | 459 | $2,259 |
| Tungsten 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 27.0 | 459 | $2,259 |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 27.0 | 459 | $2,259 |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 27.0 | 459 | $2,259 |
| 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 27.0 | 459 | $2,259 |
| RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 14 | 16 | 15 | 27.0 | 405 | $2,560 |
| 1500 Crew Cab RHO 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 14 | 16 | 15 | 27.0 | 405 | $2,560 |
Fuel cost
Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, 22 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,745
- Per month
- $145
- Per mile
- 14.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $86.40
- Top trim: Tungsten 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box. $2,259 a year. $513 more than the Express 4x2 Quad 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
- $126
- Per year
- $1,513
- Miles a month
- 867
Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 22 mpg good? No. Beats 34% of 2026 cars.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger | Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 RAM 1500 | Express Quad Cab RWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | 20 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline | Sport AWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator | Sport Crew Cab 4WD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Canyon | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | 20 mpg | |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | Pro Regular Cab RWD | 20 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
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