Yes, I'm referring to the 2010+ Ram and 2011+ Super Duty as "late model". And it does seem that most owners of these trucks opt for the Cummins and Powerstroke diesel engines.
MPG of late model gas powered Ram 2500 and Ford SD 4x4s
Started by Wandell, Feb 08 2012 09:27 AM
28 replies to this topic
Posted 10 February 2012 - 08:51 PM
Wandell, on 10 February 2012 - 09:51 AM, said:
Yes, I'm referring to the 2010+ Ram and 2011+ Super Duty as "late model". And it does seem that most owners of these trucks opt for the Cummins and Powerstroke diesel engines.
I'm just messing with you. I know you don't want a diesel. As someone else said, just go test drive both of them. I don't think MPG will be a big enough difference to sway your decision. However, I think the Ram's are going for less than Super Duty's. However, i'm not 100% sure.
Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:43 AM
There is no magic truck out there that delivers meaningfully better mileage than all the others......I wish there was. (Foreign small diesel PU's are the exception)
The real question is: Can you handle $4.75/gal gasoline going forward, and will this make you regret buying a full size half ton PU?
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The real question is: Can you handle $4.75/gal gasoline going forward, and will this make you regret buying a full size half ton PU?
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Posted 13 February 2012 - 09:35 AM
That's sort of the purpose of this thread. To gather info and make an informed decision. Everyone knows what kind of MPG's the popular 1/2 ton trucks get because it's plastered all over the television and their websites. But the govt. doesn't require the fuel economy to be posted on the 3/4 trucks. Just wanting to know if the fuel economy of the same V8 engines used in the 1/2 tons will be substantially worse in a slightly larger 3/4 ton.
Posted 13 February 2012 - 05:00 PM
Wandell, on 13 February 2012 - 09:35 AM, said:
That's sort of the purpose of this thread. To gather info and make an informed decision. Everyone knows what kind of MPG's the popular 1/2 ton trucks get because it's plastered all over the television and their websites. But the govt. doesn't require the fuel economy to be posted on the 3/4 trucks. Just wanting to know if the fuel economy of the same V8 engines used in the 1/2 tons will be substantially worse in a slightly larger 3/4 ton.
My experience is, when all things are equal (body configuration, tire size-at least close to-driving habits and style, gearing, 4x4, etc) about 10-15% below what the half tons are getting with the same engine.
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:03 PM
I have a 2010 RAM 2500 with the Cummins diesel, I special ordered it with the 3.42 LSD axle ratio, 6 spd manual shifter and its a crew cab long bed, 4WD. Stock tires, they are 17" Michelin's on factory alloys, I get 18.1 MPG highway, combo, around 15 MPG. It pulls my trailer like its not even there. Towing, my mileage is down to 12-13 MPG
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:09 PM
79yamdt, on 08 February 2012 - 02:01 PM, said:
Yeah and the 80-100$ oil changes every 7500miles, 80$ fuel filters every 15k, plus the multitude of problems that will come with the new emissions equipment of a diesel. The emissions equipment is nice and all, but taking care of a modern diesel isn't cheap. If he was shopping for a 7.3 PS or 5.9 Cummins it would be a different story. You'll only be saving 1000 dollars a year if you drive the truck 15000 miles a year. This is guesstimating the diesel would get around 14 with those tires and a lift. If you left it alone 18mpg on the highway is a reasonable figure. So it would take you about 6 years to pay for the diesel upgrade option, not factoring the increased cost of maintenance that comes with owning a diesel. Like I said if you plan to tow often its not a bad idea, but i doubt you are interested in towing much since you want to put big tires and a lift on it.
I get my factory MOPAR oil filter from Wal Mart for $10.45, plus my 12 qts of oil, so total cost for an oil change when I do it myself is $48. My fuel filters are $35, and you are right, every 15K. I only have 7500 miles on my truck so far. But have a spare fuel filter under the rear jump seats. Diesel is going to cost more overall. I have had zero issues with my emissions. My mileage is great overall, and great even towing. When I can go over mt passes with ease, keep it in 6th gear and just pull any grade like its not even there, its nice.
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:14 PM
Chickenhauler, on 09 February 2012 - 09:40 PM, said:
My GM will get 20 mpg if I'm driving strictly freeway with no wind.
But, it's a 2wd half ton with a topper and 3.08 gears.
And I really don't classify it as a "truck", it's more like a station wagon with a compartmentalized, really large cargo area.
Like an El Camino/Ranchero.
Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:47 AM
I wonder if the performance of the old 5.4 liter engine in the Super Duty trucks made people shy away from gas. I knew several people with those and the performance and fuel economy was terrible. I see that the new Ford 6.2 liter engine doesn't get great milage in the Raptor, and I'm hoping it's not much worse in the Super Duty.
Anyone with information on the Dodge 2010+ Hemi engine's gas milage?
Anyone with information on the Dodge 2010+ Hemi engine's gas milage?
