Fuel efficiency is a critical factor in a world of increased fuel prices. The 2018 Ram 1500 has three different engines with three different fuel economy ratings. As usual, the engines that produce the least power get the best fuel mileage while increased power costs at the pump.
The 3.6-Liter V-6 engine is the standard engine for the 2018 Ram 1500. Generating 305-horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. torque this engine gets 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg highway. The more powerful 5.7-Liter V-8 HEMI engine sacrifices some fuel economy for the extra power generated. It uses…


