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$25,660
$26,145
Highlights
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$25,660
|
$26,145
|
| Towing Capacity |
4,790 lbs
|
4,970 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
98 in
|
76 in
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded V-6
|
Regular Unleaded V-6
|
| MPG |
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded V-6
|
Regular Unleaded V-6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
269 @ 4175
|
269 @ 4175
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
305 @ 6400
|
305 @ 6400
|
| Displacement |
3.6 L/220
|
3.6 L/220
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/70SR17
|
P265/70SR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/70SR17
|
P265/70SR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Full-Size
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Styled Steel
|
Styled Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Styled Steel
|
Styled Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Short And Long Arm
|
Short And Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Rigid Axle
|
Rigid Axle
|
Steering
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
45 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
98 in
|
76 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in
|
9 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
9 in
|
9 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
50 in
|
48 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
74 in
|
75 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
79 in
|
| Length, Overall |
231 in
|
209 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
140 in
|
120 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
20 in
|
20 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
75 ft³
|
58 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
32 gal
|
26 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
4,790 lbs
|
4,970 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
9,850 lbs
|
9,850 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,913 lbs
|
1,510 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,913 lbs
|
1,510 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,687 lbs
|
4,515 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,687 lbs
|
4,516 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,640 lbs
|
2,492 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,047 lbs
|
2,023 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,600 lbs
|
7,600 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,687 lbs
|
4,515 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,600 lbs
|
6,025 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
479 lbs
|
497 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
4,790 lbs
|
4,970 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
479 lbs
|
497 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
4,790 lbs
|
4,970 lbs
|
Safety
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
730
|
730
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160
|
160
|
Brakes
| 2015 RAM 1500 | 2016 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
14 in
|