Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2006 DodgeRam 1500 Pickup 4WD

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 5.7 L 8-cyl

14MPGcombined

13city

17highway

A year of fuel$4,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe634.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 2,730 dodge cars

Combined MPG 14 MPGbest 34 · avg 17

Annual fuel cost $4,800best $800 · avg $4,208

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD is a gasoline pickup in the EPA Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class. It has 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 5.7 L 8-cylinder engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy is 13 MPG in the city, 17 MPG on the highway and 14 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,800, and tailpipe emissions are 634.79 g of CO2 per mile. These figures give pickup shoppers a basis for comparing stated fuel economy and running costs. The highway MPG rating is four points above the city rating, while the combined rating is 14 MPG. The model is part of Dodge's Ram 1500 Pickup family, with Ram 1500 Pickup listed as its base model. Its pickup body and four-wheel-drive classification distinguish its basic configuration for buyers considering a gasoline truck.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline pickup with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 14 MPG combined rating and $4,800 annual fuel cost matter to shoppers assessing fuel use.

What is good

17 MPG highway rating
5-speed automatic transmission
5.7 L 8-cylinder engine

What to know first

13 MPG city rating
14 MPG combined rating
$4,800 annual fuel cost

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD: the full review

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD is a four-wheel-drive gasoline pickup with a 5.7 L V8. Its 14 MPG combined rating and listed annual fuel cost are central considerations for buyers comparing operating costs.

Overview

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD is a gasoline-powered standard pickup with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its listed engine is a 5.7-liter, eight-cylinder paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The official EPA figures are 13 mpg in the city, 17 mpg on the highway and 14 mpg combined. Those figures give buyers a concise basis for comparing its fuel use with other vehicles, though they do not describe capability, towing, payload or equipment.

EPA-estimated annual fuel cost is $4,800. Tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are listed at 634.79 grams per mile. Together, those figures put fuel consumption and emissions at the center of the ownership picture available here.

Key features

Engine: 5.7-liter V8 gasoline engine.
Transmission: Five-speed automatic.
Drive: Four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA class: Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Fuel economy: 13 city, 17 highway and 14 combined mpg.

The available specifications identify the powertrain and fuel economy, but do not provide details such as bed dimensions, seating, towing capacity, safety equipment or trim-level features.

Pricing

No purchase price or trim-specific pricing is provided. The listed running-cost figure is the EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800. It is a fuel-cost estimate, not a complete ownership budget; maintenance, insurance and other expenses are not specified.

Platforms

This entry is a gasoline vehicle, not an electric vehicle. Its published fuel economy is measured in miles per gallon rather than electric range. No charging, battery or software-platform details are listed.

Who it's for

This Ram is relevant to shoppers comparing older four-wheel-drive pickups on fuel consumption, as well as fleet buyers assessing the published annual fuel-cost and emissions figures. The figures alone do not establish suitability for a particular workload: towing, payload and equipment information are not available here. Buyers should also distinguish the EPA estimate from their own expected use, since no individual driving pattern is represented by the combined figure.

Pros and cons

Pros: The entry gives a clear engine, transmission and drivetrain description, alongside city, highway and combined EPA fuel economy, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO2.
Cons: The 14 mpg combined rating and $4,800 estimated annual fuel cost make fuel use a major consideration. The available details do not cover price, capability, cabin, safety or equipment, limiting a broader comparison.

Alternatives

For other Dodge vehicles in the directory, see the Dodge cars list. The linked alternatives include several later-model Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD entries, including versions identified by front and rear tire sizes, as well as Dodge Durango AWD and RWD entries. These are different vehicle entries rather than direct pickup substitutes, and the available information here does not support a detailed comparison of their costs or specifications.

Verdict

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD has a clearly stated V8, automatic transmission and four-wheel or all-wheel-drive configuration, but the most useful comparison points here are its EPA fuel figures: 14 mpg combined and an estimated $4,800 in annual fuel cost. Shoppers considering it can weigh those numbers against their pickup needs, while recognizing that the listed facts do not establish capability, purchase price or equipment.