Your car comparison
Here's how the 2015 RAM 1500 and the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 measure up.
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$25,660
Starting MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 119.0"
$27,020
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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Door | ||
2-door | 2-door | - |
Seats | ||
3 | 3 | - |
Engine | ||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Flex Fuel Capability) 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Diesel Fuel) 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
285.0-hp, 4.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Flex Fuel Capability) 355.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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Combined MPG | ||
16 | 20 | - |
Size | ||
229" length, 77.2" height | 229.50" length, 73.97" height | - |
Drivetrain | ||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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Interior color | ||
Black / Diesel Gray Interior |
Jet Black / Dark Ash Jet Black |
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Transmissions |
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Transmissions | ||
6-Speed A/T 8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
6-Speed A/T A/T |
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Wheels |
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Spare Wheel Material | ||
Steel | Aluminum | - |
Rear Wheel Material | ||
Styled Steel | Steel | - |
Front Wheel Material | ||
Styled Steel | Steel | - |
Spare Wheel Size | ||
Full-Size in | 17 x 7.0 in | - |
Rear Wheel Size | ||
17 X 7 in | 17 x 8.0 in | - |
Front Wheel Size | ||
17 X 7 in | 17 x 8.0 in | - |
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
730 | 730 | - |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
160 | 150 | - |
Engine |
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Engine Type | ||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | - |
Displacement | ||
3.6 L/220 | 4.3L/262 | - |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
305 @ 6400 | 285 @ 5300 | - |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
269 @ 4175 | 305 @ 3900 | - |
Engine Oil Cooler | ||
Regular Duty | Yes | - |
Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
17 MPG | 18 MPG | - |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
20 MPG | 20 MPG | - |
Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
800.00 mi | 624.00 mi | - |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
25 MPG | 24 MPG | - |
Cruising Range - City | ||
544.00 mi | 468.00 mi | - |
Estimated Battery Range | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Suspension |
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Axle Type - Rear | ||
Rigid Axle | Semi-floating | - |
Axle Type - Front | ||
Independent | Independent | - |
Suspension Type - Rear | ||
Multi-Link | 2-Stage Multi-Leaf | - |
Suspension Type - Front | ||
Short And Long Arm | Independent | - |
Frame |
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Frame Type | ||
N/A | Hydroformed | - |
Brakes |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
13.8 in | 13.60 x 0.79 in | - |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
13.2 in | 13.00 x 1.18 in | - |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
Yes | Yes | - |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
Yes | Yes | - |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
4-Wheel | N/A | - |
Brake ABS System | ||
4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
Brake Type | ||
4-Wheel Disc | Pwr | - |
Fuel Tank |
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
32 gal | 26 gal | - |
Steering |
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
45.1 ft | 40.0 ft | - |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Steering Type | ||
Rack-Pinion | Electric Rack & Pinion | - |
Tires |
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Spare Tire Size | ||
Full-Size | P255/70R17 | - |
Rear Tire Size | ||
P265/70SR17 | P255/70R17 | - |
Front Tire Size | ||
P265/70SR17 | P255/70R17 | - |
Trailering |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
4790 lbs | 5000 lbs | - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
479 lbs | 500 lbs | - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
4790 lbs | 6100 lbs | - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
479 lbs | 610 lbs | - |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Maximum Trailering Capacity | ||
4790 lbs | 9000 lbs | - |
Weight Information |
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Gross Combined Wt Rating | ||
9850 lbs | 11000 lbs | - |
Base Curb Weight | ||
4687 lbs | N/A | - |
Curb Weight - Front | ||
2640 lbs | N/A | - |
Curb Weight - Rear | ||
2047 lbs | N/A | - |
Option Weight - Front | ||
0.00 lbs | 0.00 lbs | - |
Option Weight - Rear | ||
0.00 lbs | 0.00 lbs | - |
As Spec'd Curb Weight | ||
4687.00 lbs | N/A | - |
As Spec'd Payload | ||
1913.00 lbs | N/A | - |
Maximum Payload Capacity | ||
1913.00 lbs | N/A | - |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | ||
6600.00 lbs | 6500.00 lbs | - |
Total Option Weight | ||
0.00 lbs | 0.00 lbs | - |
Curb Weight | ||
4687.00 lbs | N/A | - |
Gross Axle Weight Rating | ||
7600.00 lbs | 7000.00 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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Passenger Capacity | ||
3 | 3 | - |
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Cargo Volume | ||
74.7 ft³ | 61.00 ft³ | - |
Tailgate Width | ||
60.4 in | N/A | - |
Cargo Box (Area) Height | ||
20.2 in | 21.23 in | - |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | ||
51 in | 51.03 in | - |
Cargo Box Width @ Floor | ||
66.4 in | N/A | - |
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | ||
66.4 in | N/A | - |
Cargo Box Length @ Floor | ||
98.3 in | 78.87 in | - |
Ground Clearance, Rear | ||
8.7 in | 8.23 in | - |
Ground Clearance, Front | ||
8.7 in | 8.23 in | - |
Ground to Top of Load Floor | ||
34.6 in | 36.3 in | - |
Cab to End of Frame | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | ||
50.4 in | N/A | - |
Overhang, Front | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Height, Overall | ||
74.4 in | 73.97 in | - |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
79.4 in | 80.00 in | - |
Length, Overall | ||
231 in | N/A | - |
Length, Overall w/rear bumper | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | ||
N/A | 205.57 in | - |
Wheelbase | ||
140 in | 119.00 in | - |
Second Hip Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Second Shoulder Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Second Leg Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Second Head Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Front Hip Room | ||
62.9 in | 60.73 in | - |
Front Shoulder Room | ||
66 in | 66.03 in | - |
Front Leg Room | ||
41 in | 45.27 in | - |
Front Head Room | ||
39.9 in | 42.40 in | - |