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Dodge Ramcharger

Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The official data lists 48 versions of the Dodge Ramcharger (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: 5.2 L to 5.9 L
Fuels: Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States): 16.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Ramcharger?

The Dodge Ramcharger is a full-size, two-door SUV based on Dodge’s pickup truck chassis. It paired a truck-based design with an enclosed passenger cabin, and was offered with four-wheel drive.

The name spans more than one design. The US EPA range covered here is the second generation, sold from 1984 to 1993. It followed a redesign of Dodge’s pickup line and adopted its more angular styling. The removable roof of the first generation gave way to a fixed steel roof.

Generations and engines

The first Ramcharger arrived in 1974. The second generation, known by the AD code, ran from 1984 to 1993. Dodge updated its styling during that run, while keeping the large, truck-based SUV layout.

The US range used petrol V8 engines from 5.2 L to 5.9 L.

Fuel consumption and where it was sold

The official US EPA figures give a best combined rating of 14 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 16.8 L/100 km. These are two expressions of the same fuel economy result. EPA testing uses a different procedure from European WLTP and NEDC tests.

The US range ran from 1984 to 1993 and included 48 petrol versions.

Questions and answers

What type of vehicle is the Dodge Ramcharger?

It is a full-size, two-door SUV based on Dodge’s pickup truck chassis.

Which Ramcharger generation do the US figures cover?

The second generation, identified by the AD code, ran from 1984 to 1993.

What engines were available in the US range?

The petrol engine range ran from 5.2 L to 5.9 L.

What is its best official fuel economy rating?

The best combined US EPA rating is 14 MPG, with a lowest listed consumption of 16.8 L/100 km.

Ramcharger second generation (1984–1993)

Dodge Ramcharger second generation — Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: AD · Sold in: United States · References: motortrend.com, en.wikipedia.org

United States 48 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1993(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1992–1993(FFS) Lock-up · (FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1993(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1993(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1992(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1992(FFS), Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1992(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1992(FFS), Creeper	5.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1991(FFS), Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1991(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1991(FFS), Creeper	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1991(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1990(FFS), Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1990(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1990(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1990(FFS), Creeper	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1988–1989(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1989(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1989(FFS), Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1985–1989(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1989(FFS)	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1989(FFS), Creeper	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1988(FFS) Lock-up	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1988(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1988(FFS), Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1986–1988Creeper	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1987–1988	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA	614 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1986–1987Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1987(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1987Lock-up	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1985–1986	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1986	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1985	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1984–1985Creeper	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1985	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1985Creeper	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
1984	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	5.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1984CA model	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA	502 g/km
1984CA model	5.9 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA	552 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.