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Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon MPG
EPA fuel economy for 11 Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon trims sold from 1995 to 1997. Best ever: 14 MPG (1997 B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD). Latest model year 1997: 13 to 14 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon to fuel is the B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 3.9 L, 6 cyl (14 MPG) at $4,460 a year. The B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 5.9 L, 8 cyl (13 MPG) costs $4,800, so the thriftier trim saves $340 a year and $1,700 over five years.
| 1997 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | $4,460 | cheapest |
| B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | $4,460 | cheapest |
| B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.9 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 13 | $4,800 | +$340 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 14 | 14 | 16 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 3.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
| 1996 | 14 | 13 | 16 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 3.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 4 |
| 1995 | 14 | 14 | 16 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 3.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 4 |
Every Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 1997 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 1997 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.9 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $4,800 |
| 1996 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 1996 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $4,800 |
| 1996 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.9 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $4,800 |
| 1996 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 | 741 | $5,200 |
| 1995 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 1995 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $4,800 |
| 1995 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 | 741 | $5,200 |
| 1995 | B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD | 5.9 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 | 741 | $5,200 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1997 Vans
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Chevrolet Astro 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 | 21 |
| 1997 Ford Aerostar Van | 17 | 15 | 21 |
| 1997 Ford Aerostar Wagon | 17 | 15 | 22 |
| 1997 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 | 21 |
| 1997 Toyota Previa | 17 | 16 | 20 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Astro 2WD (passenger) | 16 | 15 | 20 |
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon?
The most efficient Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon the EPA has rated is the 1997 B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD at 14 MPG combined (14 city, 16 highway).
What MPG does the 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon get?
1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon trims range from 13 to 14 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon has the worst fuel economy?
The 1996 B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD is the lowest rated at 12 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1997 Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon to fuel is the B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 3.9 L, 6 cyl (14 MPG) at $4,460 a year. The B1500/B2500 Wagon 2WD, 5.9 L, 8 cyl (13 MPG) costs $4,800, so the thriftier trim saves $340 a year and $1,700 over five years.
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