EPA Releases Official MPG Numbers For 2025 Ram 1500

As anticipation mounts for the arrival of the 2025 Ram 1500 at dealerships nationwide, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled the official fuel economy numbers for this highly anticipated truck lineup, which now includes the innovative twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6 engines.

Engine Options – 

The 2025 Ram 1500 offers customers a trio of engine options, catering to diverse preferences and performance needs.

• 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque Mild-Hybrid System:

  • Power & Efficiency: This renowned engine delivers 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque, utilizing advanced technologies like Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and two-step variable valve lift for optimal power and efficiency.
  • Fuel Type: The Pentastar V6 runs on regular 87-octane fuel.
  • Features: It is equipped with the eTorque mild-hybrid system, which replaces the traditional alternator with a belt-driven motor generator unit, enhancing functions like start/stop capability, torque assistance, and brake energy regeneration.
  • Trim Levels: Available in Tradesman, HFE, and Big Horn/Lone Star models.
  • MPG Ratings: The Pentastar V6 achieves impressive fuel efficiency and achieves 20 MPG City / 22 MPG Combined / 25 MPG Hwy on 4×2 models and 19 MPG City / 21 MPG Combined / 24 MPG Hwy on 4×4 models. On HFE models, the economy goes up to 20 MPG City / 23 MPG Combined / 26 MPG Hwy.

• Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6 Engines:

  • Standard-Output (S/O) Variant:

    • Power & Efficiency: This engine delivers a staggering 420 horsepower and 469 lb.-ft. of torque, surpassing the performance of the previous 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 it replaces.
    • Fuel Type: Can be operated with 89-octane fuel.
    • Trim Levels: Available in Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, and Rebel models.
    • MPG Ratings: Achieves 18 MPG City / 21 MPG Combined / 25 MPG Hwy on 4×2 models and 17 MPG City / 19 MPG Combined / 24 MPG Hwy on 4×4 models.

• • High-Output (H/O) Variant:

    • Power & Efficiency: The pinnacle of performance, producing an astounding 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of torque, exclusively available on Limited, Limited Longhorn, and Tungsten models, all equipped with 4×4.
    • Fuel Type: Requires premium 91-octane fuel.
    • MPG Ratings: Official rating of 15 MPG City / 17 MPG Combined / 21 MPG Hwy.

Transmission – 

All 2025 Ram 1500 models have a ZF-sourced 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, ensuring smooth and efficient power delivery.

Technological Advancements – 

The twin-turbocharged HURRICANE I6 engines boast an array of state-of-the-art technologies to reduce emissions and maximize power output. These include low-inertia turbochargers, Plasma Transfer Wire Arc (PTWA) coating, high-pressure direct fuel injection, dual overhead camshafts with variable valve timing, engine stop-start function, water-to-air charge cooler, water-cooled exhaust manifolds, continuously variable displacement oil pump, and more.

Hurricane VS HEMI® – 

The comparison between the new S/O engine and the outgoing HEMI in the Ram 1500 showcases a significant improvement in efficiency without sacrificing power. Despite the S/O engine’s considerable increase in horsepower and torque, the Ram 1500 gains an impressive 2 MPG on the highway compared to the HEMI. While the HEMI does marginally better in city driving by 1 MPG over the S/O 4×4 variant, the S/O engine stands out as the superior choice for balancing power and fuel economy. This underscores Ram’s commitment to delivering exceptional performance alongside enhanced efficiency in the 2025 Ram 1500.