2018 Ram 1500 2WD MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2018 Ram 1500 2WD good on gas?
At up to 23 MPG combined, the 2018 Ram 1500 2WD is better than average for a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD — that class averages about 17.3 MPG across 1,486 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $3,100 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $258 a month.
2018 Ram 1500 2WD trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | FLEX-FUEL | 20 | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | DIESEL | 23 | $3,117 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | MIDGRADE | 17 | $3,785 |
2018 Ram 1500 2WD specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 3.6L 6-cyl · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 5.7L 8-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Drive type | RWD |
| EPA body class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel | Varies by trim |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 448–513 g/mi |
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3 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.