1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup (19–23 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Pickup Trucks
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 2.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$3,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$5,750 to −$2,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 24–26 | 22–23 | $2,900–$3,050 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 20–23 | 19–20 | $3,350–$3,550 | — |
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 | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 50 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Ram 50 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| Ram 50 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| Ram 50 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup is rated at 19–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $3,550.
How much will the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$5,750 to −$2,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).