Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500
$37,200
$42,575
Highlights
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$37,200
|
$42,575
|
| Towing Capacity |
9,100 lbs
|
7,660 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
79 in
|
76 in
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
Gas/Electric V-6
|
| MPG |
18 City / 21 Hwy
|
20 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
310 hp
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
6
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
310 @ 5600
|
305 @ 6400
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
Gas/Electric V-6
|
| Displacement |
2.7L/166
|
3.6 L/220
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
430 @ 3000
|
269 @ 4800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 21 Hwy
|
20 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x 8 in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 8 in
|
20 X 9 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 8 in
|
20 X 9 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
255/70R17
|
Full-Size
|
| Rear Tire Size |
255/70R17
|
P275/55TR20
|
| Front Tire Size |
255/70R17
|
P275/55TR20
|
Suspension
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent coil-over-shock
|
Short And Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Solid Axle
|
Multi-Link
|
| Axle Type - Front |
N/A
|
Independent
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
N/A
|
Rigid Axle
|
Steering
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
46 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
40 in
|
| Height, Overall |
76 in
|
78 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
81 in
|
82 in
|
| Length, Overall |
211 in
|
229 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
127 in
|
141 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
63 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
36 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
45 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
43 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
6
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
72 ft³
|
62 ft³
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
22 in
|
22 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
71 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
79 in
|
76 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
24 gal
|
26 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
4,836 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,613 lbs
|
2,747 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,675 lbs
|
2,088 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,288 lbs
|
4,835 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,412 lbs
|
2,365 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,412 lbs
|
2,365 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
14,000 lbs
|
12,900 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
9,100 lbs
|
7,660 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
910 lbs
|
766 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
9,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
2,250 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
9,100 lbs
|
7,660 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,700 lbs
|
7,200 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,288 lbs
|
4,835 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,500 lbs
|
7,800 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
220
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
730
|
730
|
Brakes
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.6 x 0.79 in
|
15 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 x 1.18 in
|
15 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?
The 2027 RAM 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is cheaper than the 2027 RAM 1500 with a $37,200 starting MSRP versus a $42,575 starting MSRP.
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