RAM 1500 2020 running costs in United States
Official U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov) figure for the 2020 RAM 1500: 19–26 mpg (US). At United States prices (US$1.08/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about US$2,583 — US$0.13 per mile.
Official figures — 2020 RAM 1500
| Fuel types | Petrol · Diesel |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 19.0–26.0 mpg (US) |
| Engine size | 3,000–5,700 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov) |
What it costs to run in United States
| Petrol (19.0 mpg (US)) | US$2,583/year |
|---|---|
| state inspection | US$0.00/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | US$2,583/year ≈ US$215/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United States prices shown above (BLS/FRED US city average regular, Jul 2026). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in United States
The average petrol car in our United States dataset uses 11.2 L/100km. The 2020 RAM 1500 uses 12.4 L/100km — about 10.5% more than that average, or roughly US$246 extra a year at 12,000 miles.
2020 RAM 1500 — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | — | 5700 cc | — | 3 trims (representative median) |
| Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | — | 3000 cc | — | — |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov), grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.