2016 Ram 1500

The 2016 Ram 1500 is listed in 10 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 3.6 L 6-cyl and 5.7 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).

Model year2016
Versions10
ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Drive4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
1500 2WD3.0 L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel20 / 27 / 2310.2442Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1500 2WD3.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8517 / 25 / 2011.8451Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1500 2WD5.7 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveMidgrade14 / 20 / 1614.7558Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1500 2WD5.7 L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveMidgrade15 / 22 / 1713.8513Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1500 4WD3.0 L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel19 / 26 / 2210.7461Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
1500 4WD3.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8516 / 23 / 1912.4475Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
1500 4WD5.7 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveMidgrade13 / 19 / 1515.7581Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
1500 4WD5.7 L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveMidgrade15 / 21 / 1713.8527Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
1500 HFE 2WD3.0 L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel21 / 29 / 249.8428Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1500 HFE 2WD3.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 25 / 2111.2426Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

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