2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (15–16 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.7 L; 8-cyl, 5.7 L; 8-cyl, 4.7 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 15–16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,200–$5,050
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Midgrade Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,050 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Midgrade Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,750 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,750 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 4.7 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,050 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 4.7 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup is rated at 15–16 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Midgrade Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,200 to $5,050.