I am considering buying a 2004 quadcab 1500 4x4 and I need some help. Does anyone have any mpg information that they could share with me so I could compare the 4.7 to the hemi? A friend of mine said he is getting 16-19 with the 4.7? Does this sound right to anyone? Also, I see 2 options on the transmission. Any thoughts on that too?

 

I have an 04 QC Hemi and I'm getting 10-12 MPG that is a mix of Highway and Street miles.

 

My '04 Hemi gets around 12-13 in-town and 15-17 on the highway. My brother-in-law has an '03 with the 4.7 and his mileage is similar. I don't romp on mine very much at all, neither does he (both too old).

By "two options on the transmissions" I assume you are referring to the part-time electronic transfer case and the full-time electronic transfer case. If so, the part-time electronic provides a selector switch on the dash that allows you to select 2wd/4wd LO/4wd HI/Neutral. The full-time also provides a selector switch on the dash that allows you to select AWD/4wd LO/4wd HI/Neutral.

The full-time will consume more fuel, and is a bit harder on tires, plus it runs around $550. The part-time is just like the standard floor mounted transfer case as far as operating parameters go (don't run 4wd on dry pavement, etc.)

I have the part-time electronic transfer case on my '04. I could take it or leave it. However, it is nice not to have the stick coming up out of the floor.

 

I have a 2002 1500 4X4 with the 4.7. I got 12.8 avg. then 13.3 with the k&n. Being a lighter reg cab you might see a lil less with the extra weight of the quad cab.

 

thanks for your help! i think I can save some money by getting the 4.7 vs the hemi. I am going to try to test drive them both this week, and will let you know.

 

Mine gets around 11-13 around town (usually short drives since it's a small town), and a little over 16 highway (unless I'm really putting my foot in it.) I pull a 20' boat up a STEEP 10-mile grade between the Columbia River and my house, and I couldn't be happier with the power of the 4.7. I chose it over the Hemi because the 5 speed manual tranny is more to my liking, and the Hemi didn't come with the manual as an option.

Best of luck with your ride..... I love mine!!

 

My buddy has the 4.7 and I have the 5.7. He gets about 1 mpg better pulling loads and mixed driving and about 2 mpg better in town. I get 9-9.5 in town and 10-11 mixed, 14 highway.

 

My 5.9 gets no more than 12mpg. 2003 Quad Ram.

 

I'm not sure if the 2004 4.7 is the same as the 2002 4.7, but I have the 2002 4.7 and I get about 12-13 mpg. That's with a mix of city and interstate driving. If I am doing mainly interstate driving I can get up to 17.5 mpg.

 

Both of mine get just above 12mpg, occasionally 13 or 14, which is awesome because I have a very heavy foot. When I ride with my dad they usually get between 15 and 18mpg.