Does the 2021 RAM 1500 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box.
- Regular: 30 of 60 trims. Premium: 29 of 60 trims. Diesel: 1 of 60 trims.
- Premium by choice: $424 more a year.
- 8% of 13 trucks (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Classic Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| HFE Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Laramie Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| HFE Crew Cab RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 26 | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Laramie Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Rebel Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 5.7L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| TRX Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 12 | $3,200 | $3,800 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 6 1/3 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 RAM 1500 | Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | Regular |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" | Regular |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | S King Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Canyon | Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree