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2020 Ram

1500 Classic 4WD

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Ram 1500 Classic: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
MidgradeEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
526 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
16.2 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 0.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
226 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
141 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,905 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.