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Dodge Ram Van

Dodge Ram Van
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 175 versions of the Dodge Ram Van (1984–2003), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–2003
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
2.2 L to 5.9 L
Fuels
Petrol, Natural gas
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.2 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
15.9 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Dodge Ram Van?

The Dodge Ram Van is a full-size van from Dodge’s B-series, built to carry people, cargo or both. Passenger versions were also known as Ram Wagons. The model years covered in the United States run from 1984 to 2003, and Canadian figures span 1995 to 2003.

Generations and engines

The second generation ran from 1984 to 1993, followed by the third from 1994 to 2003. Both used the B-series name. The later generation brought a redesigned front end, including a more sloped hood.

US engine sizes ranged from 2.2 to 5.9 litres; the Canadian range ran from 3.9 to 5.9 litres. Petrol and natural gas versions were listed in both markets.

How economical is the Dodge Ram Van?

The best combined EPA rating in the United States is 23 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 10.2 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 15.9 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so their results are best read within each market.

Where was the Dodge Ram Van sold?

The figures span the United States and Canada. US model years run from 1984 to 2003, while the Canadian range covers 1995 to 2003.

Questions and answers

When was the Dodge Ram Van sold?

US model years run from 1984 to 2003; the Canadian range covers 1995 to 2003.

What engines were available?

US engine sizes ranged from 2.2 to 5.9 litres, and the Canadian range from 3.9 to 5.9 litres.

What is its best official fuel economy?

The best combined EPA rating is 23 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed consumption is 15.9 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.

Ram Van second generation (1984–1993)

Model codes: B-series · References: classic.com, en.wikipedia.org

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Ram Van third generation (1994–2003)

Dodge Ram Van third generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: B-series · References: classic.com, en.wikipedia.org

United States 29 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
2001–20033.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
20033.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2003CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2003CNG, CLKUP5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA336 g/km
20035.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
20035.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2002CLKUP5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA336 g/km
2002(FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1996–2002(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP5.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
20013.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2000–2001CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2001CNG RNG180, CLKUP5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA364 g/km
20003.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2000CLKUP5.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
19993.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1999CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
19983.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997–1998(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1998CLKUP5.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1997(FFS)3.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1997(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1996(FFS)3.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1995–1996(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1995–1996(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1995(FFS), CLKUP3.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1994–1995(FFS)5.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP3.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1994(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1994(FFS)5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Canada 44 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic17.0 L/100 km 5-cycle391 g/km
2003Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic18.6 L/100 km 5-cycle428 g/km
2002–2003Van: Cargo5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automatic18.8 L/100 km 5-cycle355 g/km
2003Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.3 L/100 km 5-cycle398 g/km
2003Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.8 L/100 km 5-cycle409 g/km
2002Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle389 g/km
2002Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle396 g/km
2002Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle444 g/km
2002Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.4 L/100 km 5-cycle446 g/km
2002Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.4 L/100 km 5-cycle423 g/km
2001Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle384 g/km
2001Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle400 g/km
2001Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle396 g/km
2001Van: Cargo5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automatic18.8 L/100 km 5-cycle355 g/km
2001Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.4 L/100 km 5-cycle423 g/km
2000Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle377 g/km
2000Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle386 g/km
2000Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.1 L/100 km 5-cycle393 g/km
2000Van: Cargo5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automatic18.7 L/100 km 5-cycle353 g/km
2000Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.4 L/100 km 5-cycle423 g/km
2000Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.1 L/100 km 5-cycle416 g/km
1999Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle373 g/km
1999Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle384 g/km
1999Van: Cargo5.2 LNatural gas4-speed automatic21.4 L/100 km 5-cycle404 g/km
1999Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle412 g/km
1998Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle384 g/km
1998Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.1 L/100 km 5-cycle393 g/km
1998Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.6 L/100 km 5-cycle405 g/km
1998Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.1 L/100 km 5-cycle416 g/km
1997Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic15.9 L/100 km 5-cycle366 g/km
1997Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic15.9 L/100 km 5-cycle366 g/km
1997Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic18.8 L/100 km 5-cycle432 g/km
1997Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle384 g/km
1997Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.6 L/100 km 5-cycle405 g/km
1996Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle380 g/km
1995–1996Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle400 g/km
1996Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic19.1 L/100 km 5-cycle439 g/km
1996Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.5 L/100 km 5-cycle426 g/km
1996Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.4 L/100 km 5-cycle423 g/km
1995Van: Cargo3.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic16.1 L/100 km 5-cycle370 g/km
1995Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic19.0 L/100 km 5-cycle437 g/km
1995Van: Cargo5.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.4 L/100 km 5-cycle423 g/km
1995Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.5 L/100 km 5-cycle449 g/km
1995Van: Cargo5.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.5 L/100 km 5-cycle449 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.