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Dodge Ram 50

Dodge Ram 50
Photo: Lyle Putnam / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 49 versions of the Dodge Ram 50 (1984–1993), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1993
Markets
United States
Engines
2.0 L to 3.0 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States)
8.4 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Ram 50?

The Dodge Ram 50 was a compact pickup sold in the United States and built by Mitsubishi for Chrysler. Its open bed gave it a smaller-truck role in Dodge’s range, alongside the larger pickups.

Generations and engines

The second generation ran from 1987 to 1993, continuing the Ram 50 as a compact pickup with a new design.

US EPA listings cover 2.0 L to 3.0 L engines, with petrol and diesel options.

How economical is the Dodge Ram 50?

The best combined US EPA rating listed for the Ram 50 is 28 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption is 8.4 L/100 km. The results vary by engine and fuel type.

The Ram 50 appears in US EPA listings from 1984 to 1993.

Questions and answers

What kind of vehicle is the Dodge Ram 50?

It is a compact pickup built by Mitsubishi and sold under Dodge’s name.

When was the second-generation Ram 50 sold?

The second generation ran from 1987 to 1993.

What engines did the Ram 50 use?

US listings cover 2.0 L to 3.0 L engines, with petrol and diesel options.

What is its best official fuel economy?

The best combined US EPA figure listed is 28 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption is 8.4 L/100 km.

Ram 50 second generation (1987–1993)

Dodge Ram 50 second generation
Photo: Lyle Putnam / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Sold in: United States · References: dodge-wiki.com, dodgeforum.com

United States 18 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1991–1993(FFS) · SOHC (FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990–1993(FFS) · SOHC (FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990–1993(FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1990–1993(FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1990(FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1988–1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988–1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1988(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1988(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1987(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Versions outside these generations

United States 31 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1986–1987(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985–1986(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986(FFS)2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984–1986(FFS)2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(CAL)(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(CAL)(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984–1985(DSL,TRBO) CA model2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA275 g/km
1985(DSL,TRBO)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1984–1985(CALIF) · CA model · (CAL)(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(CAL)(FFS)2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.0 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manual–28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA226 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA253 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO) CA model2.3 LDiesel5-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA253 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19842.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.6 LPetrol5-speed manual–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(CALIF) · CA model2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
19842.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.