Ram C/V vs Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Ram C/V, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Honda Odyssey leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2015

Ram C/V

Minivan - 2WD · 2 configurations

21mpg combined (best)
All Ram C/V specs

2015–2026

Honda Odyssey

Minivan - 2WD · 14 configurations

22mpg combined (best)
All Honda Odyssey specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricRam C/VHonda Odyssey
Best combined MPG21 mpg22 mpg
Best city MPG18 mpg19 mpg
Best highway MPG26 mpg28 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,950$2,800
Lowest CO2 output433 g/mi394 g/mi
Engines offered3.6, FFVSIDI, 3.5
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (S10), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic (S9)
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegular, Gasoline or E85Regular
EPA classMinivan - 2WDMinivan - 2WD
Years covered2015–20152015–2026
Configurations on record214

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

C/V vs Odyssey: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ram C/V or the Honda Odyssey?

The Honda Odyssey is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Ram C/V, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda Odyssey runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,950 for the Ram C/V — a difference of roughly $150 per year.

What engines do the C/V and Odyssey offer?

Ram C/V: 3.6, FFV. Honda Odyssey: SIDI, 3.5.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ram C/V and the Honda Odyssey as Minivan - 2WD, so they compete directly.

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