2020 Ram 1500 Gas Mileage

August 13th, 2020 by

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You might need a truck for work or play in Watsonville, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice gas mileage to get there. The 2020 Ram 1500 offers as much as 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, meaning you can spend more time between hitting the pump for a refill. Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has all the information on the 2020 Ram 1500 gas mileage as well as a primer on the Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Ram 1500 Fuel Economy at a Glance

The Ram 1500 fuel economy has three different engines as well as the choice between 4X2 and 4X4 drivetrains, so the mpg will vary depending on which of the RAM 1500 trims you choose. Here’s a quick look at the 2020 Ram 1500 MPG:

  • 3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine with eTorque
    • Fuel Efficiency (4X2): 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway
    • Fuel Efficiency (4X4): 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway
  • 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine
    • Fuel Efficiency (4X2): 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway
    • Fuel Efficiency (4X4): 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway
  • 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine with eTorque
    • Fuel Efficiency (4X2): 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway
    • Fuel Efficiency (4X4): 17 mpg city/22 mpg highway

Not only are you getting great EPA estimates for the 2020 Ram 1500 MPG fuel efficiency, but you’ve also got a great range per tank. The 4X4 drivetrain for the Ram 1500 offers you a best-in-class 624 miles to the tank, meaning you can get through your Scotts Valley commute and around town for work without needing to fill up too often.

The eTorque Difference

One of the things that make the Ram 1500 such a fuel-efficient vehicle is its eTorque system. The Ram 1500 doesn’t have an alternator, instead opting for a 48V belt-driven motor with a battery, making it more like a hybrid. The eTorque system gives you more torque, towing capacity, and payload, making your ride through Capitola a little beefier. Compare the RAM 1500 vs. RAM 2500 with Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to see how performance differs between different RAM models.

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